Celine McMahon

Celine McMahon is a PACFA counsellor with 15 years' experience working in Australia. She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes and ADHD. Her practice also addresses attachment issues, codependency, feelings of emptiness, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and life purpose.

Celine uses trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She looks beyond immediate symptoms to identify patterns that keep a person feeling stuck. Conversations centre on practical strategies alongside developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills.

Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness-based methods and attachment-informed practice. Sessions mix talking, skill-building and reflective exercises that aim to be straightforward and actionable. Celine adjusts her work to fit each person rather than following a single set method.

People working with her practise noticing unhelpful thought patterns, try behavioural experiments, and build coping skills for stress and impulsivity. She also supports those dealing with social anxiety, phobia or the strain of family-related issues. The focus often includes clarifying personal values and life purpose when needed.

Celine aims to help people develop steadier emotional regulation and greater confidence in daily life. If someone is questioning what comes next after a change, or feeling uncertain about career or relationship directions, she helps them talk through next steps and practical ways forward.

How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions

Many of Celine's methods come from well-established approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Narrative Therapy helps people re-author their life stories, separating problems from identity to find different ways forward. Mindfulness-based methods teach simple attention and breathing practices that support emotional regulation and reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Celine will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That makes sessions a shared process of trial, feedback and adjustment rather than a fixed programme.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Ask about the options available and choose what fits daily life best. Online sessions can make it easier to attend without travel, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, or suit people who prefer not to be on camera. The practical aim is to fit therapy into everyday routines so people can practise skills between sessions and track what helps.