David Garozzo-Vaglio, AHPRA

David Garozzo-Vaglio is an AHPRA-registered counsellor with seven years of professional experience. He works with people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood, having trouble sleeping, or struggling with major life changes. He also supports those facing chronic illness, chronic pain, ageing concerns and people navigating recovery after traumatic brain injury.

David keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. He listens first, then shapes discussion to the person in front of him. Conversations focus on immediate problems and practical steps you can try between sessions. He aims to make talking about difficult things easier and more useful.

His approach is flexible and evidence based. David uses therapeutic techniques that match a person’s needs rather than applying a single method to everyone. He tailors plans to suit daily routines, energy levels and recovery goals. This includes helping people develop coping strategies, manage symptoms and rebuild routines.

David works in English, French and Italian. He practises in Australia and has experience with mood disorders, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress and process addictions including gambling and exercise or porn-related concerns. He treats ageing and life-purpose questions with equal attention to practical supports and emotional care.

Sessions begin with a short conversation about goals and current challenges. David will then co-design a plan that fits your life. He aims for clear steps, measured progress and respectful, compassionate conversation.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

David draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves problem-focused strategies that break larger issues into manageable steps and teach coping skills for anxiety, panic and mood symptoms. Another approach addresses recovery and rehabilitation after injury, concentrating on rebuilding routines, pacing activity and improving daily functioning. Both approaches aim to give clear tools that people can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss what matters most to you, then try methods that fit your goals and day-to-day life. He treats therapy as a collaboration and adjusts techniques based on how you respond and what feels helpful.

The practical advantage of online therapy is making sessions easier to fit into a busy life. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can reduce travel time, make it simpler to schedule around work or medical appointments and allow for check-ins when energy or mobility are limited. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can use these formats to keep continuity of care while people work towards their goals.