- Person-centred approach
- Evidence-based strategies
- Culturally aware care
About Simone
Simone Fernandes Rezzadori Bortolato welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or change. She draws on 15 years of experience to help clients who are struggling with worry, low mood, self‑esteem and relationship tensions. Simone writes in a calm, straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She mixes talking therapy with evidence-based techniques to suit each person. Simone uses a person-centred, integrative approach that respects cultural background and personal values. Having lived and worked in Australia and Brazil, she pays close attention to how family, culture and community shape emotional responses.
In sessions she aims to make the work collaborative. Goals are set together and reviewed along the way. Simone tends to break problems into manageable parts and to offer clear strategies for coping, communication and mood regulation.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self‑esteem issues and adjusting to major life changes. She also addresses related concerns such as attachment difficulties, codependency, communication problems, fertility and immigration issues.
Simone holds ACA as a credential and has practised for 15 years. She frames each person’s journey as unique and adapts interventions to individual needs. If you want a practical, culturally aware counsellor who works step by step, Simone may be a good fit.
How Simone brings evidence-based approaches to online therapy
Simone uses an integrative, person-centred style that blends practical techniques with compassionate conversation. One core element she draws on is cognitive behavioural approaches, which focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods are useful for everyday worry, panic symptoms and low mood.She also uses functional analytic elements that look at how behaviour is shaped in relationships and day‑to‑day life. This helps when communication problems, codependency or attachment issues are part of the struggle. The aim is to notice patterns and try small, manageable changes that build over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Simone will work with each person to clarify goals and try techniques that fit their preferences and circumstances. She reviews how methods are working and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and practical.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and busy schedules. They also reduce travel time and can allow shorter check‑ins when needed, helping people maintain regular contact while juggling everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Simone commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and low self‑esteem. Relationship tensions and coping with life transitions are also common topics.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person‑centred and integrative. She combines practical, evidence‑based strategies with gentle, culturally sensitive conversation.
What is Simone's professional background?
Simone has 15 years of experience working in psychology and counselling across Australia and Brazil. Her work draws on a mix of clinical methods and real‑world practice.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds ACA as a credential and practises in Australia.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. Simone is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Simone?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.