Stina Boro, ACA
Compassionate counsellor for midlife change
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- Values-focused care
- Mindfulness and breathing
- Queer-affirming practice
About Stina
Stina Boro is an ACA counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and midlife concerns. She works with issues such as trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction and career uncertainty. Stina specialises in supporting people through big life changes and the hard questions that come with them.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens for what matters most and helps clients name priorities. Sessions are practical and grounded, with space for honest conversation and gentle skills practice. Stina often brings breathing and mindfulness exercises into the session when they suit the person.
Stina draws on several therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people shift unhelpful patterns and clarify values. Attachment-based ideas inform her work around relationships and intimacy. The overall aim is to help people find clearer choices and steadier coping.
She has eight years of experience in mental health and community services and holds relevant postgraduate training. Stina describes her work as queer-affirming and intersectional, and she pays attention to how identity shapes experience. Practical tools, short-term goals and reflective conversation are balanced depending on what a person needs.
If someone is curious about beginning, the usual first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session. Stina encourages clients to start small and to check in about how the approach is working as therapy progresses.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens for what matters most and helps clients name priorities. Sessions are practical and grounded, with space for honest conversation and gentle skills practice. Stina often brings breathing and mindfulness exercises into the session when they suit the person.
Stina draws on several therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people shift unhelpful patterns and clarify values. Attachment-based ideas inform her work around relationships and intimacy. The overall aim is to help people find clearer choices and steadier coping.
She has eight years of experience in mental health and community services and holds relevant postgraduate training. Stina describes her work as queer-affirming and intersectional, and she pays attention to how identity shapes experience. Practical tools, short-term goals and reflective conversation are balanced depending on what a person needs.
If someone is curious about beginning, the usual first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session. Stina encourages clients to start small and to check in about how the approach is working as therapy progresses.
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
Australia
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems active and offers steps to try different responses. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current intimacy and communication, and it can help with relationship anxiety and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that suit their situation. This is a collaborative process, so adjustments are made as therapy progresses to keep things useful and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are better suited to talk-based work, while others let a person use video for guided breathing or grounding exercises. Discuss practical needs and preferences with the therapist when arranging sessions so they match everyday routines and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stina commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, grief, self-esteem and midlife change. Her scope also includes concerns like eating, sleeping, ADHD and career questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on listening, naming priorities and using short exercises such as breathing and mindfulness where helpful.
What is Stina's background and experience?
Stina has eight years working in mental health and community services and holds postgraduate counselling training. She combines psychological approaches with hands-on techniques such as grounding and breathwork.
Which credential and location are listed for Stina?
She is listed with the ACA and works from Australia.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
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 Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.