About Gabriela
Gabriela Mano Radunz brings a practical, values-focused approach to therapy. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people move toward what matters, even when life feels uncertain. Gabriela is an ACA counsellor with eight years of experience and speaks English and Portuguese.
Gabriela helps people handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and big life changes. She also supports those navigating ADHD, ageing concerns, body image and caregiver stress.
How Gabriela works
Sessions are straightforward and aim to make daily life feel more manageable. Her style mixes warm listening with clear tools. Gabriela teaches simple exercises from mindfulness and CBT so people can notice thoughts, choose helpful actions and build routines that stick.
She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals and boost motivation. Her background includes clinical training and work offering workplace support and ethical listening. That experience informs how she holds difficult stories without judgement and helps people take practical steps forward.
Gabriela often works with people facing guilt, shame, family of origin issues, immigration concerns and relationship stress following separation. Gabriela offers online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People can start by using the platform's matching process and schedule a time that works for them.
She aims to be direct when needed while staying kind and practical.
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What Gabriela works with
The areas below are the ones Gabriela selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | ACA |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English, Portuguese |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
How ACT and CBT work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practising new responses, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy supports paying attention to the present moment and learning breath or body-based practices to reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Gabriela will discuss goals, try techniques together and adjust the mix of ACT, CBT or mindfulness to suit each person's needs and preferences. The process is about testing what helps and building practical routines that fit everyday life.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls let people read expressions and work through exercises together. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or use therapy in short bursts. These options help people keep therapy going around work, caregiving or other commitments.
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A practical next step
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