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Susana Alarcon Jimenez

Therapist or counsellor · Australia

Susana Alarcon Jimenez

ACA

ACA counsellor - Life purpose and family concerns

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Experience
6 years
Based in
Australia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Spanish
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting and family
  • ACT and CBT methods

About Susana

Susana Alarcon Jimenez is an ACA counsellor with six years' experience working in Australia. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression, and also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, blended family challenges, immigration stress and relationship breakdowns.

Susana uses practical talking therapies to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Client-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding to them.

Her way of working is straightforward and respectful. Conversations explore what matters to the person, what gets in the way, and small steps that can be tried between sessions. She pays attention to cultural factors and to family-of-origin issues when they are relevant.

People often come with questions about parenting, blended families, divorce, or the fallout from infidelity and domestic violence. Susana also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, first responder pressures, body image concerns, guilt and shame, and forgiveness work.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She practices with a focus on equality and inclusion, and continues professional development to keep her approach current. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Registration on record

ACA
Australia · 19326

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

ACA · Australia

Languages

English, Spanish

How her approaches translate to online work

Susana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping people notice what matters and take small steps even when feelings are difficult. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and tests practical ways to change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on client-centred ideas, which emphasise listening and the person's own priorities. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals and try different techniques to see what fits best for the person's life and concerns.

Check the session formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. If you need to fit therapy around work, study or parenting, online sessions can make scheduling easier and reduce travel. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings to keep sessions manageable. Confirm the available session types when you book so arrangements suit your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and depression, and helps people facing family and parenting challenges.

How does she approach someone feeling stuck?

She uses ACT, CBT, client-centred and narrative techniques to clarify values, spot unhelpful patterns and test small practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years' experience working with adults on issues like anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where does she practise?

She is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients book sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people in Australia.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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