Esther Guilhot , AASW

Esther Guilhot is an accredited Australian social worker and therapist with 20 years of psychotherapy, counselling and social work experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, workplace bullying, burnout, addictions, grief and a range of mood and behavioural challenges. Esther places emphasis on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored, and she supports clients in learning practical coping skills to manage life’s pressures.

Drawing on professional training and lived experience of childhood and adult relational trauma, AuDHD, alcohol issues and burnout, she brings both clinical knowledge and personal insight to her work. Esther has moved through recovery and greater wellbeing and uses that perspective to support others seeking change. Her practice addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, caregiver stress, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, as well as career and life-purpose questions.

Esther integrates evidence-informed approaches to help clients build resilience and find clearer ways forward. She aims to empower people to make meaningful change, guiding them to develop new strategies for coping, improving relationships and pursuing a more balanced and fulfilling life. Esther is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), reflecting professional recognition in Australia.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Esther uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions.

She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns formed in early life and how they influence current relationships. This approach helps clients understand attachment wounds, improve emotional connection and address issues like abandonment and intimacy difficulties.

Esther draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, mood concerns and impulsivity through skills-building and structured strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Esther works with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences and tailors techniques accordingly so that therapy feels relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy with Esther is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping clients maintain momentum in their work toward wellbeing.