Mariano Tabone, PACFA

Mariano Tabone is a PACFA counsellor with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Mariano speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and clear.

He starts by asking about a person's story and what matters most to them. Mariano treats the client as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with simple tools people can use between meetings.

Mariano has worked across a range of concerns linked to life stress and relationship strain. He routinely helps people facing abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, and the emotional effects of illness, chronic pain or caregiving roles. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity and isolation.

His work includes conversations about life purpose, midlife challenges and men’s issues, plus difficult transitions such as divorce and separation. Mariano uses everyday language and clear steps so people understand what happens each session.

People who choose Mariano can expect a calm, straightforward approach. He focuses on what can change now, and on small, steady progress. If someone wants to explore therapy in English or Spanish, they can begin by completing the Start Therapy steps on the site.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Mariano uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach he employs is brief skills work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding and behavioural steps to reduce worry. These techniques aim to give quick tools people can use when they feel overwhelmed.

Another common strand is trauma-informed talking therapy that helps people process difficult events at a pace they choose. This involves safe, paced conversations about what happened, how it affects daily life, and simple steps to rebuild a sense of control and routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mariano will discuss a person’s goals, preferences and circumstances and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative, and can be reviewed as therapy progresses to make sure it fits the person’s needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week, reducing travel time and allowing flexible scheduling. Because the source biography does not specify session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular contact and sustain progress between appointments.