Xin "Gloria" Guo, AASW
Trauma-informed social worker supporting healing and resilience
- Trauma-informed care
- Bilingual English Mandarin
- Strength-based support
About Xin "Gloria" Guo
Xin "Gloria" Guo is an accredited social worker based in Australia who brings a practical, person-centered approach to individual and family therapy. With an MSW and AASW accreditation - AASW indicating Accredited Social Worker status in Australia - she draws on training across several therapeutic models to support people affected by grief, acute and chronic trauma, childhood trauma, sexual assault, and attachment-related difficulties.
Over her six years of practice she has offered both counselling and family therapy, blending evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with relational therapies including Gottman Couple Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and somatic-informed approaches. She has also completed yoga and trauma-sensitive somatic trainings, including a 200-hour RYT credential and additional chair and trauma-sensitive yoga training that inform her embodied, paced approach to healing.
Her work is strength-based and trauma-informed, with a focus on building collaborative relationships that honour each person’s resilience and preferences. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she supports clients navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction challenges, self-esteem and life transitions, among other issues.
Over her six years of practice she has offered both counselling and family therapy, blending evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with relational therapies including Gottman Couple Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and somatic-informed approaches. She has also completed yoga and trauma-sensitive somatic trainings, including a 200-hour RYT credential and additional chair and trauma-sensitive yoga training that inform her embodied, paced approach to healing.
Her work is strength-based and trauma-informed, with a focus on building collaborative relationships that honour each person’s resilience and preferences. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she supports clients navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction challenges, self-esteem and life transitions, among other issues.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Xin "Gloria" Guo have?
She has six years of experience providing counselling and family therapy.
Is Xin "Gloria" Guo a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the AASW credential - Accredited Social Worker status in Australia.
In which languages does Xin "Gloria" Guo provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Mandarin.
Where is Xin "Gloria" Guo located?
She is located in Australia.
How can I work with Xin "Gloria" Guo as my therapist?
You can work with Xin "Gloria" Guo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Xin "Gloria" Guo work with international clients?
Xin "Gloria" Guo does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Xin "Gloria" Guo 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 is quick. 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Xin "Gloria" Guo integrates approaches that translate well to remote sessions to meet a range of emotional and relational needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, life changes, and patterns that limit functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and a collaborative pace so clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and tailors methods so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapists and clients to connect in ways that suit schedules and comfort levels, making it easier to maintain consistent care with licensed professionals over time.