Deanna Gwynne
Counsellor or psychotherapist (ACA, PACFA or CPCA). Counselling, Coaching, and Supported Change.
About
Drawing on her Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling) and more than 15 years’ experience across mind-body wellbeing fields, Deanna integrates evidence-informed counselling with a holistic understanding of health and wellbeing. She is committed to ongoing professional development and is currently completing a research Master of Counselling.
Her practice is grounded in compassion, dignity and respect, with a focus on the person rather than a diagnosis. She works collaboratively, supporting clients to develop greater self-understanding, regulation, safety and strategies that are meaningful to them, without pathologising lived experience.
Alongside individual counselling, Deanna contributes to psychoeducation programs, facilitates peer-support groups and supports Veterans and their families, reflecting her commitment to accessible, person-centred mental health support.
What a first session looks like
Your first session is a relaxed opportunity for us to get to know each other. We’ll briefly discuss confidentiality, consent and how counselling works, before exploring what brings you here, your needs, preferences and goals. You’re welcome to ask questions, take breaks, move around or use sensory supports. There’s no pressure to make eye contact or communicate in a particular way. We’ll work collaboratively at your pace, identifying what feels helpful and agreeing on some practical next steps. My aim is for you to feel comfortable, heard and respected.
In Deanna's own words.
Works with
Approach
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Schema therapy
- Coaching
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Somatic approaches
- Family and relationship work
Qualifications
BHMS (Counselling) + Cert.TIC., Cert.Nutr.Diet.,Cert.IV Mas.Ther.
Fees
$190 a session, set by the practitioner. No GP plan needed. Not Medicare rebatable.
Where and how
Video sessions (telehealth) for clients anywhere in Australia.
Taking new clients.
Deanna offers a 15 minute fit call before the first session, so you can check the fit.
We introduce you and you agree a first session time with Deanna.
Membership
Member, PACFA (Registered Clinical).
Membership checked by Inner Help on 17/10/2026 and re-checked yearly. This confirms the membership; it is not an assessment of the quality of care.
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