Alexandra Rubenis

Alexandra Rubenis is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia who offers steady support for people facing intense emotions. She presents as a calm, collaborative guide and aims to help clients find clearer thinking and practical steps forward. Her background combines counselling and professional coaching over several years. Alexandra speaks English and frames work around respect and dignity.

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Alexandra also pays attention to issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, communication problems, codependency, and feelings of emptiness. Her work includes support for people navigating multicultural concerns and intellectual disability challenges.

Her style is collaborative and paced to the individual. Sessions centre on listening first, then making small practical changes together. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and coaching tools to build resilience and reduce overwhelm. Conversations aim to map what matters most and set achievable goals.

Clients can expect empathetic listening and straightforward planning. Alexandra helps people notice patterns, try new responses, and practice different ways of relating. She emphasises dignity, paced progress, and practical coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Prior experience includes work with trauma, addiction, domestic violence, personality difficulties, and mood concerns. Alexandra draws on that experience to tailor support to each person’s needs and to help them take manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier days.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Alexandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside coaching tools to help people manage strong emotions and stressful situations. One common approach she draws on focuses on understanding patterns in thoughts and behaviour, helping people spot triggers and try clearer responses. This can be useful for anxiety, anger, and mood difficulties. Another strand involves practical skills training and paced goal-setting, which supports coping with stress, relationship problems, and day-to-day overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alexandra will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt techniques to fit their situation. That collaborative process means the approach can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking as the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, keeping appointments consistent, and reducing travel time. Others appreciate shorter check-ins or audio-only options when video is difficult. Alexandra aims to make sessions practical and usable alongside everyday commitments, helping clients apply new skills between meetings.