Counsellor profile
Mario Gonzalez, AASW
Based in Australia ยท 22 years of experience
Counsellor for relationships, trauma and grief
Continue with MarioAt a glance
- Registration
- AASW, Australia (439980)
- Qualifications
- AASW
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Mario supplied to BetterHelp.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Mario
AASW counsellor with 22 years of professional experience, Mario Gonzalez works in Australia and offers sessions in English and Spanish. He helps people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Mario is described as an accredited counsellor; his practice focuses on practical support and clear conversation.
Mario supports people who are dealing with loss or big life changes. He talks through relationship problems, communication difficulties and issues around separation and divorce. He also works with the after-effects of abuse and trauma and helps people manage symptoms of depression.
He has additional experience with attachment and abandonment concerns, avoidant and antisocial personality features, blended family stress, caregiver strain and chronic health challenges. Mario also addresses codependency, control issues, family problems and forgiveness work.
Mario adapts sessions to the person in front of him and shapes the counselling conversation around their goals. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical exercises that can be used between sessions. Conversations aim to be direct and respectful, with a focus on strategies people can try in daily life.
Sessions are available in English and Spanish. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to ensure they suit their needs. To begin, users follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling options
Mario works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach is cognitive behavioural style work, which helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours to reduce distress and manage mood. Another useful method he draws on addresses trauma-related responses through grounding and pacing techniques to make memories and reactions easier to manage during day-to-day life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mario discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods in collaboration so the counselling fits what they want to achieve. He explains options, suggests what might suit a problem, and checks in about how things are progressing.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use English or Spanish with the same counsellor without relocating. Ask about available times and the exact session format when you arrange the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes.
What is his counselling style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical exercises, focusing on clear conversation and strategies to use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Mario has 22 years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AASW counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with his counselling?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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