- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Lynette
Lynette Guy is an ACA counsellor and PACFA practitioner in Australia with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Lynette also supports clients who are dealing with guilt and shame alongside issues such as attachment, abandonment, chronic illness, and life direction.
Lynette keeps the session straightforward. She listens to what feels most difficult and helps people put words to those thoughts and emotions. Conversations focus on what matters now and on small practical steps a person can try between sessions.
The work often looks at patterns that keep shame or guilt alive. Lynette helps people notice unhelpful self-blame and how it shows up in relationships or daily routines. She also addresses anxiety, panic and obsessive thinking with methods that encourage clearer thinking and steadier responses.
When trauma or past hurt is present, Lynette balances careful conversation with pacing that suits each person. She pays attention to how life circumstances such as chronic pain or workplace strain affect mood and coping. The approach is collaborative - decisions about focus and pace are made together.
People who choose to work with her should expect calm, direct sessions that cover both feelings and practical change. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment via the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used in sessions. One common approach is cognitive work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality; this is useful for anxiety, panic and obsessive thinking. Another approach addresses trauma-related reactions by using paced, contained conversation to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment control; this can help when past events continue to influence daily life.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and make choices together with the client based on current concerns, goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying methods and adjusting pace as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy week, make shorter check-ins possible, and reduce travel time. It also allows people to speak with a suitably qualified counsellor without needing to change their daily routine, while practical arrangements such as scheduling and subscription payments are handled through the service.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, with additional focus on guilt and shame and related issues.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She helps people put words to painful thoughts, notices patterns that keep self-blame active, and works on small practical steps to reduce the daily weight of those feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in Australia supporting people with mood, anxiety, trauma and related concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and PACFA, and practises in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, 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.