- Stress and anxiety
- Career and direction
- Relationship difficulties
About Dallas
Dallas Bentley is a Level 3 registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and has 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and depression. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, communication and fatherhood issues.
Dallas draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and process-oriented approaches. Sessions focus on practical steps that help people manage symptoms and test new ways of thinking and behaving. Conversations are direct and focused on what is useful now.
He has worked across higher education, government and community settings, conducting mental health assessment and delivering brief and longer-term interventions. That background shapes a pragmatic approach that suits people who want clear tools and measurable progress. He can explain techniques and practice them in session.
In early work with a client Dallas will identify immediate coping strategies and longer-term goals. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then experiments with alternatives. The aim is to build stronger coping, clearer priorities and steadier confidence over time.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in Australia. Costs vary by location and are managed via a subscription model that clients can cancel at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first appointment through the online therapy options button.
Practical therapy approaches and online sessions
Dallas uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as core methods. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. ACT emphasises accepting difficult thoughts while taking actions that align with personal values, which can help with direction and motivation.He also uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to identify small, achievable changes and build momentum. SFBT is useful when someone wants short-term, goal-oriented work to clarify next steps in career or relationships. Together these approaches let him match practical techniques to the problem at hand.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist and client discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what works and what the person prefers. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to individual needs and aims.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching and scheduling steps so sessions can fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment and codependency.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck in work or purpose?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions focus on immediate coping strategies and longer-term planning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in higher education, government and community settings delivering mental health assessment and interventions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Level 3 registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients currently and works with people based in Australia.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.