- CBT methods
- ACT approaches
- SFBT techniques
About Dallas
Dallas Bentley is a Level 3 registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and has 20 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, career concerns and depression, and lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
Dallas uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), social constructionist ideas and Process-Oriented Psychology. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people notice what keeps them stuck and try different ways of responding.
In the room he helps people talk through specific moments and repeated patterns. That can mean working on thoughts that fuel guilt, looking at values and commitments, or trying short experiments to change behaviour. He also spends time on skills for managing stress and anxiety so day-to-day life feels more manageable.
Dallas has worked across higher education, government and community settings. That background shapes a pragmatic style that values clear goals and measurable progress. He will discuss what techniques are likely to help and check in about how they are working.
Sessions aim to be direct and respectful. People who come because of family history, faith-related shame, relationship regret or career mistakes will find a clinician who focuses on understanding the facts, the feelings and practical next steps.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Dallas commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is useful for guilt that centres on repetitive negative thoughts and for anxiety related to rumination.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable feelings are present, which can be helpful for shame linked to identity or personal choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, then collaborates to choose techniques that fit the person's situation. This means trying methods, reviewing how they work, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and use short check-ins when a longer appointment is hard to schedule. It can also let people pick a quieter time of day or avoid camera use if that helps concentration. Appropriately qualified or registered counsellors and therapists can adapt evidence-based methods for remote sessions, and Dallas will explain practical arrangements when you book.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career issues and depression, and lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How would he approach shame from childhood?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques to look at how early experiences affect current thinking and behaviour, and to try small changes that reduce shame's hold.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and goal-focused, using short experiments and skills work alongside talking about feelings and patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience across higher education, government and community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Level 3 registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices in Australia.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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.