Constance Siaflas, ACA

Constance Siaflas is an ACA counsellor working in Australia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and depression. She writes simply and directly, so conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. The first step can feel hard and she acknowledges that courage is part of the process.

Constance uses practical, strengths-based work. She helps clients notice what already works for them and build on those skills. Sessions often involve setting small, achievable steps so change feels possible rather than overwhelming.

Her background includes six years of clinical experience and past work in the government sector supporting people with disability. That experience informs a down-to-earth style and an emphasis on practical solutions for everyday problems.

She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people with things like panic attacks, chronic illness stress, grief and communication difficulties. Constance aims to translate therapy ideas into actions that fit real life.

People who choose her can expect calm, straightforward conversations and an emphasis on working toward clear goals. She invites clients to shape the work, bringing their knowledge of their own lives while she offers skills, perspective and support.

How therapy approaches work online and in sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and the stress of ongoing health issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build safer, more trusting ways of relating; this is useful for relationship strain, abandonment and attachment concerns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Constance will discuss different methods and tailor the work to the client's goals, needs and preferences rather than insisting on one model. Clients and therapist decide together what to try and how to measure progress.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue therapy while managing chronic pain, illness or mobility limits, provided the chosen format suits the person's needs.