Counsellor profile
Xin "Gloria" Guo, AASW
AASW social worker - family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed work
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Xin
Xin "Gloria" Guo is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and has six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and are based in Australia.
Gloria has a background supporting people affected by grief and loss and by both acute and chronic trauma. She also works with people who have experienced childhood trauma, sexual assault, and attachment-related difficulties. She uses practical techniques to help people manage symptoms and make day-to-day changes.
Her approach is person-centred and strength-based, with trauma-informed practices woven through the work. Gloria draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people identify values, notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practise small behavioural changes. She also incorporates Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Gloria combines talking therapy with body-aware practices from her yoga training. That can mean short grounding or breath exercises during a session, depending on what feels useful. She aims for practical tools people can use between sessions to manage intense moments and build resilience.
People who choose Gloria often want clear strategies alongside reflective conversation. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioural changes to reduce symptoms. It suits issues like anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) contributes practical skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress and improving communication. Those skills are helpful when feelings feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gloria will discuss different methods and collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs and goals. That may mean trying one approach for a while and adjusting as things evolve.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as these are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example allowing shorter check-ins, sessions during a work break or avoiding travel time. Practical tools and skills learned in sessions can be used between appointments to manage moments at home or at work.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family-related concerns, plus many related areas such as eating, sleeping and addiction difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred, strength-based and trauma-informed style, combining talk therapy with practical skills from ACT, CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing counselling and therapeutic support in Australia.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Accredited Social Worker with the AASW and practices in Australia.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.