- Relationship difficulties
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT methods
About Bernadette
Bernadette Eze is an AASW social worker in Australia with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people facing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress. She also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
Bernadette uses straightforward conversation to help people name what matters to them. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, clarifying values, and finding small changes that fit day-to-day life. She aims to reduce stuckness and improve coping after changes in work, health or relationships.
Her approach draws on acceptance and commitment ideas alongside cognitive behavioural strategies. Attachment-based and client-centred ways of working also inform how she listens and responds. She uses these methods to help with communication problems, commitment concerns and issues connected to abandonment or adoption and foster care.
People may find practical tools in sessions, such as short behavioural experiments, values-based actions and techniques for managing strong emotions. Bernadette also brings experience with ageing and caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and complex presentations where more than one issue is present.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what can be done next. She speaks English and Igbo and works from an AASW credential. To start, readers are invited to review online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying practical behaviour changes to reduce anxiety, depression and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bernadette will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs and preferences. That choice can change over time as priorities shift and new issues come up.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not detailed here. Generally, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also suit people who prefer to speak without being on camera or who need a quieter time slot during the day. If a particular format is important, check the available options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Igbo
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma, and intimacy-related problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses conversational, practical work that combines acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-informed listening.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Bernadette has 14 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an AASW credential and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.
Can international clients book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.