Simone Fernandes Rezzadori Bortolato, ACA

Simone Fernandes Rezzadori Bortolato is a counsellor licensed in both Australia and Brazil with more than 15 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression and major life transitions.

She works from an integrative, person-centred perspective that blends evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP) with culturally sensitive, compassionate care. Having lived and worked in two countries, Simone pays close attention to how cultural identity, family and community shape wellbeing and the ways people respond to change.

Simone tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances and goals, emphasising respect, sensitivity and practical strategies. Her work also addresses attachment and codependency issues, communication and control problems, fertility and immigration concerns, mood disorders and challenges such as isolation or life-purpose questions. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Simone offers steady professional support to walk alongside people as they explore, heal and grow. She holds ACA, which indicates professional training in counselling.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Simone commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-focused, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life changes.

She also draws on functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP), which pays close attention to patterns in the therapeutic relationship to uncover how a person relates to others. FAP can be particularly useful for attachment challenges, codependency, communication problems and issues rooted in interpersonal behaviour.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Simone works collaboratively with each person to determine which evidence-based strategies best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and an appropriately qualified or registered therapist can adapt methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to access support from different locations, schedule sessions around busy lives and continue therapy during transitions, while still working with a therapist to build skills and reach personal goals.