Xin "Gloria" Guo
AASW
Compassionate social worker for anger and trauma
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- Person-centred
- Trauma-aware
- Practical skills
About Xin
Xin "Gloria" Guo is an AASW-accredited social worker with six years' experience supporting people through distressing life events. She works with adults who are dealing with loss, trauma, depression, anxiety and anger. Gloria speaks English and Mandarin and aims to build a steady working relationship with each person she sees.
Gloria draws on several familiar approaches rather than one fixed method. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Her style is client-centred - she listens first and follows each person's pace.
People who meet with Gloria often want practical skills to manage stress, sleep problems, addictive behaviours or intense emotions. She blends evidence-informed talk therapy with grounding practices learned through yoga and breath work. Sessions are focused on small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Gloria also brings trauma-aware practice to conversations about abuse, attachment wounds and dissociation. That means she pays attention to safety, pacing and what the person can tolerate in a session. She encourages compassionate self-care and stepwise progress rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes work with grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness and relationship concerns. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire to connect and schedule a session.
Gloria draws on several familiar approaches rather than one fixed method. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Her style is client-centred - she listens first and follows each person's pace.
People who meet with Gloria often want practical skills to manage stress, sleep problems, addictive behaviours or intense emotions. She blends evidence-informed talk therapy with grounding practices learned through yoga and breath work. Sessions are focused on small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Gloria also brings trauma-aware practice to conversations about abuse, attachment wounds and dissociation. That means she pays attention to safety, pacing and what the person can tolerate in a session. She encourages compassionate self-care and stepwise progress rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes work with grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness and relationship concerns. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire to connect and schedule a session.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and then commit to actions that matter to them. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression and ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioural experiments to test new ways of coping. CBT is often helpful for sleep problems, mood and anger regulation. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication when emotions run high.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gloria will discuss options with each person and tailor the mix of ACT, CBT or DBT skills to the individual's goals, preferences and what feels manageable in sessions. She values pacing and a stepwise plan rather than applying one method across the board.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific online or in-person options. That said, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support practising skills between sessions and using screen-shared resources during work on thoughts, behaviours and grounding exercises. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Australia
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- AASW
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Registration (Australia)
- AASW · No. 665845
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does she help with?
Gloria helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger and grief, as well as trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centred and strength-based, with a trauma-aware focus. She combines talking therapies with practical skills and grounding exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years' experience working in counselling and social work settings supporting people with loss, trauma and ongoing mental health needs.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is an AASW-accredited social worker practising in Australia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.