- Addictions
- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT
About David
David Bone is an ACA counsellor in Australia with six years of clinical experience. He works with people who struggle with addictions, relationships, family problems, trauma and intimacy-related issues, including guilt and shame.
He describes how painful feelings can shape choices. People often cope by drinking, avoiding closeness or staying in unsatisfying work. David listens to how those patterns developed and then helps people notice the behaviours that keep them stuck.
His sessions focus on practical steps and clear thinking. He uses strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and try small changes. Conversations are direct and organised around real-life problems rather than abstract theory.
David pays attention to issues that often sit under guilt and shame - attachment struggles, communication problems, control issues and intimacy concerns. He also works with people facing addiction, post-traumatic stress and the fallout from separation or infidelity.
Sessions aim to break cycles of avoidance and impulsive coping. David encourages committed practice between meetings so new habits can take hold. He is frank about the fact that change is hard work and that progress usually comes in small, steady steps.
How ACT and CBT are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying values and committing to small actions that fit those values, which can be useful for guilt, shame and avoidance behaviours.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people test unhelpful beliefs and practise different ways of thinking and behaving, which is often helpful for anxiety, addiction patterns and relationship problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the problems at hand, and together they will agree which methods to try. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Practical adjustments are discussed with the counsellor so sessions fit into everyday life without promising a particular service.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and intimacy-related issues, and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses practical methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience working with issues such as addiction, trauma and relationship difficulty.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Can I work with him if I live outside Australia?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English within Australia.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.