About Paul
Dr Paul O'Neal helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship or family difficulties. He is also experienced supporting people with bipolar disorder and related challenges. He writes simply and listens carefully to what matters to each person.
Paul has 34 years of professional experience in social work. He holds AHPRA and AASW credentials and brings a steady, calm presence to sessions. He aims to make conversations straightforward and non-judgemental so people can speak honestly about hard things.
Background and approach
In sessions he focuses on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems going. He uses clear techniques to manage anxiety and low mood while paying attention to how attachment and relationships affect wellbeing. He explains ideas plainly and helps people try small changes between meetings.
Paul describes himself as easy to talk to and sensitive to how difficult it can feel to ask for help. He works at the person’s pace and offers support without pressure. Many clients find this steady approach helps them feel more able to cope.
When someone decides to start, Paul will work with them to set goals and track progress. He is based in Australia and conducts sessions in English using a range of online formats, making it possible to fit therapy into a busy life.
How his approaches work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how trust and closeness affect stress and relationship reactions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on clear, practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and learning new coping tools. Client-Centred Therapy gives people space to be heard without pressure and helps them find their own solutions through a supportive, accepting stance.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He talks with each person about goals, preferences and how they respond to different techniques. Together they choose methods that feel useful and adjust them over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, tracking mood between sessions and fitting support into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and practise skills between meetings with an appropriately qualified or registered therapist.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 34 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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