- 34 years experience
- Multilingual counsellor
- Practical coping focus
About Denise
Denise Gallo is an experienced counsellor with more than three decades in the helping professions. She is an AASW social worker who has worked in statutory child protection and has supported people through stress, anxiety, trauma and major life changes. Denise speaks English, Italian, French and Spanish and brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions.
She listens first and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Denise focuses on building confidence, coping skills and clearer thinking when life feels overwhelming. She aims to make the process manageable for someone who may be feeling nervous about starting therapy.
Her background includes many years supporting people affected by abandonment and attachment issues, and she often works with concerns linked to caregiving, compassion fatigue and family of origin problems. Denise also supports people navigating divorce, separation, blended family dynamics and adoption and foster care matters.
In sessions she uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, mindfulness and narrative techniques. These methods are used to help people notice patterns, find values-based direction and develop practical coping strategies.
Denise describes her style as respectful, sensitive and caring. She encourages small steps and practical plans so people can test changes between meetings. If you are looking for a steady, experienced counsellor who speaks multiple languages, she may be a helpful option.
Therapeutic approaches to use online
Denise often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and help people try new ways of relating.She also draws on client-centred listening and mindfulness in sessions. Client-centred work means the counsellor follows the person’s lead and focuses on understanding their experience. Mindfulness techniques help build calm, focus and clearer awareness of what matters in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Denise will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and suggest methods that fit. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and do-able rather than overwhelming.
Please confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing session length and frequency at the first meeting helps match therapy to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Denise commonly help with?
She helps with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. The profile also notes focus areas such as adoption and foster care and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Denise takes a respectful, sensitive and caring approach and adapts sessions to each person. She aims for short practical steps and clear coping strategies.
How long has she worked in this field?
She brings 34 years of professional experience, including roles in statutory child protection and long-term practice with vulnerable people.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds AASW credentialing and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
Can international clients join therapy with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.