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- Relationship support
- Grief and loss
- Evidence based techniques
About Berni
PACFA counsellor Berni Palings has 11 years of professional experience in Australia. She helps people with relationships, grief and loss, trauma, self‑esteem, career challenges, anxiety, stress and addictions. Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
Berni works from a practical, evidence‑based perspective. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and focuses on uncovering strengths and solutions that already exist. Conversations are aimed at making small, actionable changes rather than lengthy theory discussions.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens without judgment and helps clients identify patterns that get in the way of goals. From there she supports steps to build confidence, improve relationships and manage emotions such as anger, sadness or anxiety.
Berni also supports people facing specialised concerns. These include adoption and foster care matters, ageing and caregiver stress, domestic violence and sexual assault, workplace issues, and challenges related to HIV/AIDS. She pays attention to multicultural factors, prejudice and discrimination when they affect wellbeing.
Practical matters are kept simple. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not accepted. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting via the See online therapy options button.
This description gives a clear view of how Berni works and what she focuses on. People looking for focused, experienced support for life transitions, loss, relationship strain or addictive behaviour may find her approach useful.
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How Berni applies evidence based approaches online
She draws on evidence based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves identifying thought and behaviour patterns that maintain distress and teaching alternative responses to reduce anxiety and depression. This helps with problems such as low mood, worry and workplace stress.Another frequent method centres on building coping skills for strong emotions and trauma reactions. It uses paced exercises to manage anger, grief and triggers, and supports safer engagement with difficult memories when the client is ready.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Berni will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to match their goals, preferences and life context rather than imposing a single method.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life, allow shorter check‑in appointments when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Appropriately qualified counsellors can help people use these practical features to maintain continuity of care.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Dutch
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with relationships, grief, self esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, anger and depression, among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence‑based techniques and treats clients as experts on their own lives. Work focuses on identifying strengths and making small, actionable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds PACFA credentialing and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees managed?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.