- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Carmela
Carmela Oss-Emer is an ACA counsellor with ten years' experience in mental health, education and community services. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, career decisions and major life changes. Carmela also pays attention to feelings tied to abandonment, attachment and family problems.
Her background includes community work and counselling roles that inform a trauma-informed, person-centred style. Sessions are practical and straightforward. Conversations focus on immediate problems and on skills you can try between meetings.
Carmela uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and set small, realistic goals. She adapts techniques to suit different life situations rather than follow a single script.
People come to her with issues such as caregiver stress, body image concerns, codependency, commitment worries and communication problems. She also supports those affected by domestic violence, control struggles and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.
Carmela believes change often begins with small steps. Her sessions invite practical problem solving alongside reflection about patterns such as attachment or dependent personality traits. The emphasis is on clear, doable strategies that fit everyday life.
How Carmela uses CBT, DBT and solution-focused work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, helps people identify thinking patterns that increase distress and then test simpler, more useful ways of thinking. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.DBT, or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, teaches practical skills for regulating strong emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for intense reactions, relationship conflicts and problems with control.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what is already working. It helps people set short-term goals and build momentum through concrete changes.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Carmela collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make regular meetings easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Carmela will discuss practical arrangements and how to fit sessions around work, caregiving and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, career decisions and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, caregiver stress and body image.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her approach combines practical skill-building and reflection. Techniques from CBT and DBT are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and learn coping strategies for intense emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Carmela has ten years of professional experience in mental health, education and community services.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Level 3 registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices in Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.