- Guilt and shame focus
- Communication problems
- Grief and loss
About Edwin
Edwin El Bazouni is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with five years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose and social anxiety.
Edwin keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens to what matters most and helps people talk through specific situations that feed guilt or shame. Conversations aim to clarify what feels heavy now and what small steps could feel more manageable day to day.
His approach is collaborative. He and the client shape the plan together, adjusting what they try based on how helpful it feels. Edwin explains options and suggests ways to practise new responses between sessions.
People often come for help with a single event, repeated regrets, or ongoing self-criticism. Edwin offers ways to look at role, responsibility and meaning without making moral judgements. He also works on clearer communication when tensions with others add to the problem.
Sessions are practical and grounded in techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic methods. Edwin frames work in simple steps so people can test small changes and notice what shifts. He encourages realistic expectations and checks in about progress as therapy continues.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Edwin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns and practising different responses to upsetting situations. Cognitive-style approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and help people test alternative ways of thinking that reduce self-criticism.He also uses practical behavioural techniques that emphasise small, repeatable changes. These techniques help with anxiety, avoidance and social fears by building brief experiments and new habits that can be reviewed in later sessions.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative task. Edwin will talk through what feels most relevant, try a method, and adjust based on how the client responds. The choice of techniques depends on each person’s goals, what’s causing distress, and their preferences for talking or doing exercises.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that practicing exercises between sessions is simpler when therapy fits more easily into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, communication problems, loneliness and social anxiety.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses clear, practical conversations to identify what keeps the shame or guilt active. The focus is on understanding specific triggers and testing small changes in thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with people on stress, relationships, grief and related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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.