- Body-oriented methods
- Attachment focus
- Works in English and Spanish
About Alpha
Alpha Ponce is a PACFA counsellor with eight years of clinical experience based in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and supports people who are carrying guilt and shame from past events or ongoing relationships.
Her practice pays attention to the body as well as the mind. Sessions often include gentle body-oriented work alongside talk-based reflection. This can help when anxiety or traumatic memories are felt in the body rather than only thought about.
Alpha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how early attachment and developmental experiences shape current patterns. She helps clients notice how longstanding patterns turn up in relationships and everyday reactions, then practices new responses in session.
She also works with practical problems such as communication issues, commitment worries and the emotional impacts of chronic illness or pain. For people dealing with divorce, separation or immigration stress, sessions aim to clarify next steps and reduce overwhelming feelings.
Sessions combine close listening with direct interventions aimed at increasing self-awareness and emotional regulation. People can expect a steady, plainspoken approach that focuses on what is happening now and how to make small, workable changes. If you speak Spanish, Alpha can work in that language as well as English.
Approaches used and how online sessions can help
Alpha uses a mix of body-focused and attachment-informed techniques. Sensorimotor-style work involves gentle attention to physical sensations and movement to help process traumatic memories that are stored in the body. This can be helpful for people who notice anxiety, tension or dissociation alongside difficult memories.Somatic approaches focus on nervous system regulation through simple breathing, grounding and movement practices combined with talking. These methods aim to increase emotional regulation and reduce overwhelming reactions in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alpha will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences. She encourages active feedback so the plan can be adjusted over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow quieter check-ins that do not require travel, and offer a way to access a therapist who speaks English or Spanish without needing to commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulty, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles and depression, and also supports people carrying guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She combines talk-based reflection with body-oriented techniques to help people notice how shame and guilt show up in the body and everyday behaviour.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical practice with adults on trauma, anxiety and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.