- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Sleep and stress
About Teena
Teena Quinn is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems and major life changes. Her background also includes supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Teena draws on both clinical work and lived experience of chronic illness. She mentions living with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Graves’ disease, POTS, and legal blindness. That perspective shapes how she talks about daily coping, symptom management and pacing.
In sessions she uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns. Attachment-based work and client-centred ways of talking are part of her practice when relationships and family history matter. She also offers skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
People consult her for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and sleep, including addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and body image, ADHD, career strain and caregiver stress. She also lists focus on adoption, attachment and blended family concerns where family of origin dynamics are relevant.
Teena keeps conversations direct and practical. She aims to work with people to set clear goals and try approaches that fit their daily life. She mentions a casual communication style at times, reflecting her rural roots and how she relates in session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Teena commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Client-Centred ways of working. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-based work looks at how earlier family relationships affect current patterns and closeness, useful when family of origin issues shape relationship habits. Client-Centred therapy prioritises listening and the person’s own perspective, supporting clearer goals and practical steps for daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Teena will discuss options and help decide which methods suit someone’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as sessions progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also offer a way to maintain continuity of care when health or mobility makes attending in person harder. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can work this way, and practical arrangements are discussed when making first contact.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties and coping with major life changes, among other issues such as addictions and grief.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches, and draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience and a Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine noted in her background.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Australia and holds ACA credentialing.
Can I see her if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for people in Australia.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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