About

Guillaume Walters-du Plooy brings more than 15 years of mental health counselling experience to work with people facing complex life challenges. He has worked in hospital, outpatient, and community settings and has extensive practice addressing problems that affect adolescents and adults across the age spectrum. His clinical interests include addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, depression, and coaching for life transitions.

His PhD research examined complex and treatment-resistant eating disorders, and he continues to focus on supporting individuals struggling with these presentations. He relies on approaches grounded in research while tailoring interventions to the person in front of him. Guillaume describes counselling as a collaborative process and aims to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can be explored.

He works with co-morbidity and relational concerns such as codependency, family problems, and communication difficulties, as well as issues tied to identity and life change including immigration, divorce, and fatherhood. Guillaume is registered with AHPRA and conducts work in English and Afrikaans.

Location:
Australia, Australia
Years Experience:
15
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English, Afrikaans
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: AHPRA
  • NPI Number:
  • License: AHPRA

Online sessions with evidence-informed methods

Guillaume offers remote work using methods informed by client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential therapy. In client-centered work he focuses on collaborative, empathic engagement that places the person’s goals and experiences at the center of sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours related to mood, eating, or addiction concerns. Existential therapy supports exploration of meaning, values, and life choices when people confront uncertainty or major transitions. These approaches are combined according to the presenting issues and the person’s preferences, with attention to the research basis for techniques. The process is framed as collaborative: Guillaume and the person work together to set goals, test strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how therapy is delivered.

How long has Guillaume worked in mental health?

He has more than 15 years of experience providing mental health counselling in a range of settings.

What credentials does he hold?

Guillaume is registered with AHPRA and lists AHPRA as his licensing body.

Which languages does he use in sessions?

Sessions can be conducted in English and Afrikaans.

Where is Guillaume based?

He is located in Australia and carries out clinical work there.

What ways can people work with him remotely?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.

Does he accept international clients?

This profile indicates he does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.