Cindy Mulraney, PACFA

Cindy Mulraney is a PACFA counsellor with five years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She helps clients who are dealing with major life changes and family conflict. Cindy aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful for everyone who reaches out.

In sessions she builds a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings. She listens, reflects, and helps people make sense of what they are going through. Conversations focus on practical ways to cope day to day as well as noticing patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Cindy also works with issues such as abandonment, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, and post-traumatic stress. She includes support for people affected by traumatic brain injury as part of her practice when relevant to a client’s situation. The approach is person-centred and collaborative, with the client leading the pace and focus.

Her sessions tend to emphasise clear, doable strategies alongside emotional support. She helps people set small goals, try out new ways of coping, and review what works. Over time clients develop a toolbox of practical skills to manage stress and low mood.

Cindy encourages anyone taking the first step to recognise their courage. She explains the process, answers questions, and helps people feel prepared for the first appointment.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Cindy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and emotional support. One approach emphasises person-centred conversation and active listening to help people feel heard and to clarify what matters most to them. This helps when stress, grief or relationship issues feel overwhelming.

Another element of her work concentrates on building concrete coping skills. That involves identifying everyday habits that increase stress and trying small changes to improve mood and functioning. This is useful for anxiety, depression and adapting after life changes or injury.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy and Cindy treats it as a team effort. She will work with each person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust the plan over time as things change.

If you are thinking about online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work or caregiving, making shorter check-ins easier, and reducing travel time. Ask about the specific session options when you schedule to make sure they suit your routine and technology.