- Person-centred approach
- Queer-affirming practice
- Practical coping skills
About Stina
Stina Boro is an ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and jealousy. She supports clients facing trauma, grief, low self-esteem, addiction and changes in life. Sessions aim to help people find clearer choices and more steady emotional ground.
Stina uses a person-centred, collaborative style. She listens for what matters to each person and works alongside them to set practical goals. Sessions often include grounded exercises such as breath awareness or brief mindfulness to help with overwhelming feelings.
Her background includes a Master of Counselling and extensive work in mental health and community services. She has practised for eight years and brings a range of approaches to the room. People can expect clear explanations of methods and simple steps to try between sessions.
Therapeutic methods Stina draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These approaches are used to address patterns such as avoidance, unhelpful thinking and difficult relationship dynamics.
Stina also attends to identity and embodiment, offering queer-affirming care and attention to cycle-related concerns when relevant. Her work is trauma-informed and values each person’s own strengths. To start, she asks about goals and priorities, then tailors a practical plan people can use in everyday life.
Stina uses a person-centred, collaborative style. She listens for what matters to each person and works alongside them to set practical goals. Sessions often include grounded exercises such as breath awareness or brief mindfulness to help with overwhelming feelings.
Her background includes a Master of Counselling and extensive work in mental health and community services. She has practised for eight years and brings a range of approaches to the room. People can expect clear explanations of methods and simple steps to try between sessions.
Therapeutic methods Stina draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These approaches are used to address patterns such as avoidance, unhelpful thinking and difficult relationship dynamics.
Stina also attends to identity and embodiment, offering queer-affirming care and attention to cycle-related concerns when relevant. Her work is trauma-informed and values each person’s own strengths. To start, she asks about goals and priorities, then tailors a practical plan people can use in everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Stina often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and decisions that feel stuck.She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relating patterns affect present relationships. This work helps people understand trust, boundaries and intimacy issues in everyday interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Stina works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as needed.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and needing less travel time. These factors can make regular therapy easier to maintain while working toward clearer patterns and better coping skills.
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
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Stina help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and jealousy concerns, trauma and grief, as well as issues like self-esteem, addiction and eating or sleeping difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative, focused on practical steps. Sessions are person-centred and may include grounding or mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in mental health and community services and holds a Master of Counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
Stina is listed with the Australian Counselling Association as ACA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
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 continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.