- CBT-informed care
- Works in three languages
- Focus on everyday skills
About Pedro
Pedro Leone is an ACA counsellor registered with AHPRA who has worked in psychotherapy for eight years. He offers straightforward, practical support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, low self-esteem and depression. Pedro speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese and aims to make sessions easy to follow for people from varied backgrounds.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a core method. Pedro also integrates techniques from Neuro-Linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and boost everyday coping. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can practise between meetings and on building small habits that add up over time.
Pedro often works with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment, blended family dynamics and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, ageing issues, addiction and the stress that follows disaster or major life change. The approach is practical and goal-oriented rather than jargon-filled.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person. Pedro listens for what matters most and then helps plan manageable next steps. He encourages clients to bring real-life problems to sessions so they can try out different responses and notice what works.
If someone wants to start, the pathway is to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to Pedro's availability. The focus is on making therapy fit into daily life and on steady, sustainable progress.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a core method. Pedro also integrates techniques from Neuro-Linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and boost everyday coping. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can practise between meetings and on building small habits that add up over time.
Pedro often works with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment, blended family dynamics and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, ageing issues, addiction and the stress that follows disaster or major life change. The approach is practical and goal-oriented rather than jargon-filled.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person. Pedro listens for what matters most and then helps plan manageable next steps. He encourages clients to bring real-life problems to sessions so they can try out different responses and notice what works.
If someone wants to start, the pathway is to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to Pedro's availability. The focus is on making therapy fit into daily life and on steady, sustainable progress.
Approaches that guide online work and practical next steps
Pedro primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a method that breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and then teaches alternative ways of responding. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it offers clear steps clients can practise between sessions.He also draws on Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques, which focus on how language and internal images shape behaviour and emotion. These techniques aim to help people reframe unhelpful patterns and try new responses in day-to-day situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pedro will discuss different methods with each person and tailor the plan to their goals, needs and preferences. That means the therapy can shift if something isn't helping and focus more on practical exercises or on changing patterns depending on outcomes.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work or family commitments, reducing travel time and making it easier to have shorter check-ins when life is busy. Online sessions can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of care when schedules change, while the therapist and client together choose the tools and pace that suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment 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 issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Pedro help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, family issues, low self-esteem and depression, plus related topics such as abandonment, attachment issues and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Pedro uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasises clear steps and skills to try between sessions. Sessions tend to be collaborative and grounded in everyday examples.
What experience does he bring?
He has eight years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy to people from diverse backgrounds and presenting a wide range of concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
Pedro is an ACA counsellor and is registered with AHPRA. He practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can I work with him from outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people located in Australia.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Pedro?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.