Esther Guilhot , AASW

Esther Guilhot is an accredited Australian social worker with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, counselling and social work. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, workplace bullying, vicarious trauma, burnout and the challenges of major life transitions. Esther aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can name and explore their thoughts and feelings while learning practical strategies to cope with life’s pressures.

Drawing on a long clinical background and her accreditation with the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers - she combines evidence-based approaches with a compassionate style to help clients build resilience and improve daily functioning. Esther also speaks from lived experience of childhood and adult relational trauma, AuDHD, alcohol issues and burnout, and she now lives in recovery and greater wellbeing. That personal perspective informs her work and motivates a collaborative approach to therapy.

Esther supports people to identify values, develop healthier relationship patterns and manage emotional overwhelm so they can move toward the life they want. She works alongside clients to set realistic goals, try new coping skills and strengthen the capacity to cope with future setbacks.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Esther uses several evidence-informed methods to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it is useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connections and address issues like abandonment, intimacy and family conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills, which can help with anxiety, panic and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Esther works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors sessions over time, combining techniques so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Esther can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities and people in different locations within Australia. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats to suit personal comfort, and fit therapy into life without extra travel.