- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Celine
Celine McMahon is a PACFA counsellor with 15 years of experience working in Australia. She supports adults with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes and ADHD. She also addresses family of origin issues and related concerns such as attachment difficulties, codependency and feelings of emptiness.
Celine focuses on understanding the patterns that keep people stuck rather than only treating symptoms. She works collaboratively to identify those patterns and then practises straightforward strategies to shift them. Sessions emphasise practical skills alongside clearer self-awareness.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques and attachment-informed practice. These methods are used to help people manage anxiety, improve mood, and notice how early family roles or expectations shape current choices.
Celine describes her work as trauma-informed and evidence-based. She aims to help people build emotional regulation, strengthen confidence, and manage impulsivity or social anxiety through regular, skills-focused sessions. Progress often comes from small, repeatable steps and clearer thinking about old patterns.
People who wish to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The counselling process is practical and paced to suit everyday life commitments, with attention to what works for each person in the room.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Many of the approaches Celine uses are straightforward and can adapt well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical exercises and homework. It helps with anxiety, low mood and managing impulsivity. Narrative Therapy concentrates on the stories people tell about themselves and their family roles, which can help when family of origin issues shape current choices. Mindfulness-based techniques train simple attention and breathing skills to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted over time if something is not fitting the person's needs.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to continue regular sessions during busy periods, and can be arranged to suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth situations where necessary.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
Covers stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes and ADHD. She also works with family of origin issues and related concerns such as attachment, codependency and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Works in a practical, evidence-based way that looks for underlying patterns. Sessions combine skills practice with reflection rather than only symptom focus.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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