- Guilt and shame work
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT skills
About Gaye
Dr. Gaye Cameron is an AASW social worker with 11 years' experience working with adults. She helps people who are carrying guilt, shame and related concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.
She regularly works with people affected by trauma and abuse, addiction and family conflict. Gaye also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image and changes linked to ageing. Her practice includes LGBT concerns and a range of relationship and communication difficulties.
Gaye trained at postgraduate level and holds a PhD. She draws on knowledge from psychology, social work, psychotherapy and dementia care when shaping sessions. That background informs how she thinks about problems, without forcing one single method on everyone.
Her style is client-centred and practical. Sessions involve talking through what matters now, noticing patterns that keep distress alive, and practising different ways of responding. She uses skills from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to help with emotion regulation and day-to-day coping.
Gaye also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when they suit a person's goals. She can help people reframe difficult personal stories and work on their relationships and emotional connection. Practical strategies, gentle reflection and collaborative planning make up the typical session flow.
Sessions are offered in English and based in Australia. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then booking a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on clarifying what matters so people can take meaningful action even when emotions are strong. ACT can help with anxiety, shame and patterns that limit daily life.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is about identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising concrete steps to shift them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and many forms of distress where thoughts and actions keep problems going.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving how people relate to others. It emphasises emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness for people who find feelings overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, DBT or a blend of approaches is most useful for a person's particular situation.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and keeping appointments that might otherwise be hard to attend. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can support regular skill practice, brief check-ins and ongoing planning without asking you to change other daily commitments.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns and self esteem difficulties, among other issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her work is client-centred and practical, using conversation and skill practice to notice patterns, change unhelpful responses and build alternative ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience in social work and psychotherapy, and holds postgraduate qualifications including a PhD.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is an AASW social worker and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English within Australia.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options; the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then 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.