Andrea Daniel, ACA
Collaborative counsellor for anxiety and trauma
- Anxiety and stress support
- Addiction recovery guidance
- Trauma-informed approach
About Andrea Daniel
Andrea Daniel is a counsellor who works collaboratively with clients to explore what lies beneath surface symptoms rather than focusing only on short-term management. She provides a supportive, down-to-earth space where people can slow things down, make sense of their experiences, and approach change at a manageable pace.
Her style is flexible and tailored to each person, combining practical strategies with opportunities to process emotions and life events. Some clients seek concrete tools to cope with stress and overwhelm, while others need time and space to understand patterns that have developed over years - Andrea blends both approaches as needed.
Andrea draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including trauma-informed and somatic-based techniques, to build insight, recognise recurring patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and support meaningful, long-term change. She holds the ACA credential, which indicates professional standing and training in counselling.
She focuses on concerns such as anxiety, stress, overwhelm, trauma, life transitions, and coping patterns that involve alcohol or other drug use. Her aim is to create an environment where clients feel understood and able to work through difficulties in ways that fit their goals and capacities.
Her style is flexible and tailored to each person, combining practical strategies with opportunities to process emotions and life events. Some clients seek concrete tools to cope with stress and overwhelm, while others need time and space to understand patterns that have developed over years - Andrea blends both approaches as needed.
Andrea draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including trauma-informed and somatic-based techniques, to build insight, recognise recurring patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and support meaningful, long-term change. She holds the ACA credential, which indicates professional standing and training in counselling.
She focuses on concerns such as anxiety, stress, overwhelm, trauma, life transitions, and coping patterns that involve alcohol or other drug use. Her aim is to create an environment where clients feel understood and able to work through difficulties in ways that fit their goals and capacities.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Andrea Daniel have?
Andrea Daniel has 3 years of experience.
Is Andrea Daniel a licensed therapist?
Yes. Andrea holds the ACA credential.
In which languages does Andrea Daniel provide therapy?
Andrea provides therapy in English.
Where is Andrea Daniel located?
Andrea is located in Australia.
How can I work with Andrea Daniel as my therapist?
You can work with Andrea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Andrea Daniel work with international clients?
Andrea does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Andrea Daniel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Support
Andrea uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client's voice guides the work. This approach helps people clarify values, feel heard, and build self-trust while addressing issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for change. CBT often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and managing stress by offering structured tools that can be practiced between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change, including those working with substance use or other habits they want to alter. It focuses on exploring personal motivation and setting realistic, client-driven goals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to fit the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access support around work, family, and daily life. These options can increase consistency of care, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to keep therapy aligned with a client's schedule and needs.