Alexandra Rubenis , ACA

Alexandra Rubenis is a Level 3 Counsellor based in Australia who brings three years of clinical experience to her work with people facing a range of emotional and relational challenges. She has supported individuals navigating trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, anger, and other complex mental health concerns. She also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, loneliness, and life purpose, tailoring her approach to each person’s situation and needs.

Her practice is grounded in empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. Alexandra views each person as more than a diagnosis or a circumstance - as a whole, valuable human being deserving of respect and understanding. She emphasizes listening carefully, meeting people where they are, and partnering at a pace that feels manageable so clients can build resilience, clarity, and meaningful change over time.

She holds the ACA credential, which indicates membership in a professional counselling association and commitment to ongoing professional standards. Alexandra communicates in English and integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, trauma, and relationship concerns, helping clients explore strengths and develop practical skills for daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Alexandra uses person-centered, collaborative techniques that emphasize empathy, acceptance, and helping clients build on their strengths. This approach focuses on understanding each person’s experience and creating a respectful therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and growth, particularly helpful for relationship, attachment, and identity concerns.

She also applies trauma-informed practices designed to acknowledge the impact of traumatic experiences and to help people develop coping skills and emotional regulation. These techniques aim to reduce reactivity, improve safety in relationships, and support recovery from trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alexandra works together with clients to identify which evidence-based methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure a collaborative and personalized experience.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to connect across distances and schedules. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage in consistent care from familiar environments while working with licensed professionals and therapists to address stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.