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Constance Siaflas

Constance Siaflas, ACA

Australia

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ACA counsellor - Guilt and shame focus

About Constance

Constance Siaflas is an ACA counsellor in Australia with six years of clinical experience. She works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also supports concerns such as guilt and shame, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and panic attacks.

Constance uses practical, down-to-earth methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on small, doable steps rather than abstract theory.

She treats conversations as collaborative. People are invited to name the problem areas and set short-term goals. The therapist helps map out options and tries out strategies together in-session, then reviews what worked afterwards.

Constance has worked in government settings supporting people with disabilities, and that experience shapes her approach to everyday stresses and life changes. She pays attention to what a person already does well and what gets in the way of making change.

If someone is carrying guilt or shame about decisions, identity, relationships or the past, she helps them talk through those feelings and consider practical ways to respond. The focus is on clarity, manageable steps and building on existing strengths.

People meet for regular sessions that aim to clarify goals, test new behaviours and review progress. Constance asks straightforward questions and offers tools from CBT, ACT and attachment-informed practice to assist people in moving forward.

How her approaches work for online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) looks at values and what truly matters, then supports small action steps that align with those values. It can help when guilt or shame makes it hard to move toward meaningful parts of life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses straightforward exercises to test and change patterns that keep problems going. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and early bonds and helps people notice how these influence current feelings and connections.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Constance will talk with a person about their needs, goals and preferences and choose approaches together. The emphasis is collaborative - testing what helps and adjusting as needed rather than committing to a single method from the start.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, whether someone needs shorter check-ins, wants to avoid travel time, or prefers not to be on camera for some appointments. The therapist will also discuss practicalities like scheduling and session length so sessions suit everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of guilt and shame does she support?

She works with guilt and shame linked to relationships, past actions, family expectations and identity. This is listed alongside other concerns such as trauma, anxiety and depression.

How does she approach feelings of guilt?

She uses practical methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try different responses. Sessions aim for small, manageable steps rather than long explanations.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Constance has six years of clinical experience and has worked within the government sector supporting people with disabilities. That background informs her practical approach to everyday stresses.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.

Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people within Australia.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.

How does pricing 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?

Select 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.

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