Counsellor profile
Josh Arminio, ACA
Based in Australia ยท 6 years of experience
Counsellor specialising in stress and relationships
Continue with JoshAt a glance
- Registration
- ACA, Australia (16382)
- Qualifications
- ACA
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Josh supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Compassion fatigue
About Josh
ACA, Master of Counselling (Monash University), Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services (University of Melbourne). Josh Arminio has six years of experience in mental health work and counselling.
Josh works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also focuses on compassion fatigue and topics such as abandonment, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and workplace problems. Sessions are presented in plain language and aim to help people talk through practical problems and emotional patterns.
Josh trained at Monash University and completed placements at a high school and an employee assistance program during his masters. He later gained experience facilitating group therapy for veteran services and providing community telehealth and counselling in a carceral setting. He has also worked as an academic adviser and provided clinical supervision to counselling graduate students.
His additional qualifications include a clinical certificate in group therapy and multicultural counselling from Shippensburg University. Josh names Rogerian person-centred strategies as the foundation of his approach. He also uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy.
Josh says he values social justice advocacy and cultural competency in clinical work. He has worked with many groups including military veterans, sex workers, LGBTQIA+ people, international students, Indigenous Australians, older people, people experiencing homelessness and small business owners.
Sessions are conducted in English and he works in Australia. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are offered
Josh lists Rogerian person-centred strategies as the foundation of his practice, which focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of him to help them find their own ways forward. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which works on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values, often used for anxiety and stress. Schema Therapy is another approach he draws on; it looks at long-standing patterns that shape how people react and helps to change unhelpful life patterns. Finding the right approach is collaborative. Josh will work with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust methods as sessions progress. Confirm the current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, as audio or phone conversations may be possible depending on available formats.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as guilt, shame and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic approach?
Josh uses Rogerian person-centred strategies as a base and draws on ACT, Schema Therapy, CBT and REBT techniques in sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in the mental health field and counselling roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an ACA credential, a Master of Counselling from Monash University and a Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services from the University of Melbourne, and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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