- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Mariano
Mariano Tabone is a PACFA-credentialed counsellor in Australia with eight years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Mariano talks through what matters most, and treats the person’s story as the starting point. He writes in English and Spanish.
Mariano approaches sessions as a collaborative conversation. He asks about what led to the problem and what keeps it going. Practical, step-by-step ideas are discussed alongside chances to understand painful feelings. Mariano encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and to try small changes between sessions.
People bring many different concerns, including attachment and abandonment worries, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and problems with control. He also helps with communication troubles, divorce and separation, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, men’s issues and midlife questions. Guilt and shame are listed among his focus areas and are explored in ways that connect feelings to behaviour.
Sessions are intended to be straightforward and conversational. Mariano listens for patterns and suggests ways to test new approaches in everyday life. He supports practical planning, problem-solving and building clearer routines when those steps help.
Many clients find it useful to work in a few different ways over time. Mariano helps people try those approaches and then adjusts the plan as needed. Taking the first step is framed as a practical decision, not a moral failing, and Mariano focuses on what can be done next.
Evidence-based approaches and online working
Mariano uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine understanding feelings with practical changes. One common approach focuses on tracing how past experiences shape current reactions; this helps people see where guilt or shame began and what keeps it active. Another approach emphasises practical skills and small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and build confidence in daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariano treats approach selection as collaborative - he will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust if something is not helping. The emphasis is on testing simple strategies and choosing what fits each person’s needs. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people maintain momentum while they try new ways of managing guilt, shame and other concerns.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. His listed additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues and life transitions.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He treats guilt and shame as feelings connected to behaviour and history, and talks through how they affect choices. Sessions combine understanding those feelings with practical steps to test new ways of responding.
What experience does he bring?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns in Australia.
What are his credentials and location?
He is credentialed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How do costs and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are accessed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.