Therapist
Stina Boro
ACA
Relationship and identity-focused counsellor
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- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma-aware approach
- Queer-affirming care
About Stina
Stina Boro is an ACA counsellor who helps people cope with anxiety, stress, depression and relationship strain. She also supports clients dealing with trauma, grief, identity questions and challenges linked to ADHD and addiction. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, with a focus on small, practical steps people can use between sessions.
Stina draws on a mix of talking and body-based methods. Sessions may include breathing exercises, simple grounding practices and guided reflection. She aims to create a calm space where people can name what matters to them and try new ways of responding to tough situations.
With eight years of clinical experience, Stina brings a steady, relational approach. She uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred work. This blend helps with emotion regulation, self-esteem, intimacy concerns and the fallout from past hurts.
Stina has a particular interest in issues that affect identity and relationships, including LGBT concerns, intimacy-related questions and body image. She also works with practical life problems such as sleep, eating, career stress and parenting strain. Her approach is queer-affirming and attentive to the social pressures people face.
Sessions are aimed at helping people notice unhelpful patterns and develop workable alternatives. Stina encourages clear goals and gentle experimentation, so clients can test changes and track progress. People considering work with her are invited to complete the site questionnaire and arrange a session that fits their needs.
Stina draws on a mix of talking and body-based methods. Sessions may include breathing exercises, simple grounding practices and guided reflection. She aims to create a calm space where people can name what matters to them and try new ways of responding to tough situations.
With eight years of clinical experience, Stina brings a steady, relational approach. She uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred work. This blend helps with emotion regulation, self-esteem, intimacy concerns and the fallout from past hurts.
Stina has a particular interest in issues that affect identity and relationships, including LGBT concerns, intimacy-related questions and body image. She also works with practical life problems such as sleep, eating, career stress and parenting strain. Her approach is queer-affirming and attentive to the social pressures people face.
Sessions are aimed at helping people notice unhelpful patterns and develop workable alternatives. Stina encourages clear goals and gentle experimentation, so clients can test changes and track progress. People considering work with her are invited to complete the site questionnaire and arrange a session that fits their needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions by focusing on what matters rather than on trying to control every feeling. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches straightforward strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with sleep, worry, mood and practical problem-solving.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit each person. If something doesn’t help, they adjust the plan so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life change.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when that suits a person’s schedule. They also allow exercises like guided breathing or written worksheets to be completed between sessions, which supports steady progress without promising a particular outcome.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Stina help with?
She supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and grief, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues and concerns linked to ADHD and addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and collaborative, combining talk therapy with simple body-based practices like grounding and breathwork to help regulation and clarity.
What is her background and experience?
Stina has eight years of experience in mental health and community services and practises an integrative, trauma-informed model.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Stina?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.
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