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David Garozzo-Vaglio, AHPRA

Helping people with anxiety and phobias

7 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English, French, Italian · online sessions

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About David

David Garozzo-Vaglio is an AHPRA-registered counsellor with seven years of experience. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, having trouble sleeping, feeling low, or coping with major life changes. He works in plain language and aims to make conversations calm and approachable.

He meets each person where they are and tailors sessions to their needs. That might mean focusing on practical routines for better sleep, ways to reduce panic, or steps to manage persistent worry.

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Background and approach

He also supports people facing chronic pain, ageing questions, grief, traumatic brain injury, and process addictions such as gambling or exercise compulsion. Sessions are shaped by respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He encourages honest talk and simple strategies you can try between meetings.

He can discuss life purpose and building more self-compassion when those topics come up. David speaks English, French and Italian and works from Australia. He uses approaches grounded in evidence and adapts them to each person’s goals.

The emphasis is on useful tools and steady progress rather than jargon. People who choose him can expect clear steps, gentle challenge, and a focus on what helps day to day. He asks about what matters to you and builds plans that fit your routine and priorities.

How evidence-based methods work online

David uses well-established, evidence-based techniques and adapts them to online formats. One common approach focuses on skills for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing, grounding and paced exposure to reduce avoidance and fear. This helps with phobias and panic attacks by building tolerance step by step.

Another approach concentrates on sleep and mood regulation. That work includes routines, stimulus control and simple behavioural changes to improve sleep and lift low mood. These strategies are practical and designed to be tried between sessions so progress can be tracked.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and comfort level. Sessions begin with a conversation about what is most important and adapt as progress is made.

Online formats make this flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversations and guided exercises. Phone sessions suit people with lower bandwidth or when being on camera is not wanted. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, short strategies, or regular support between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does David commonly help with?
David supports people with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression and coping with life changes. He also works with phobias, panic, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress and process addictions.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps language simple. Sessions focus on practical steps like routines, coping skills and short experiments to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
David has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety concerns. That background informs how he tailors support to each person.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with AHPRA and practices from Australia. The profile lists AHPRA as the credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian depending on the person’s needs and scheduling.
Can I work with him if I live outside Australia?
He does not accept international clients at this time; his practice is based in Australia only.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and starting up organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Languages
English, French, Italian

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