- Addictions and relationship support
- Trauma-aware and person-centred
- ACT and CBT informed
About Ronika
Ronika Martin is an ACA counsellor based in Australia who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain and emotional distress. She works with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and motivation problems. Ronika aims to make first steps feel manageable and acknowledges how hard it can be to reach out.
Her background includes roles in schools, community organisations, prisons including drug treatment units, NGOs and private practice. She has led group therapy, supported people experiencing homelessness and provided one-to-one work for people with trauma and addiction. This variety shapes a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.
Ronika views many difficult behaviours as coping tools that once helped a person survive. In sessions she helps people gently spot those patterns and try different ways of responding that fit their life now. The focus is on small, realistic changes rather than quick fixes.
She draws on a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas alongside trauma-informed care. These methods are adapted to the individual’s needs and pace.
Ronika offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard. Her work is practical and collaborative, aimed at helping people gain clarity, build skills and move forward from stuck places.
Sessions may include exploring past experiences, building coping strategies and setting achievable goals. The overall aim is to support steady progress and stronger everyday functioning.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning small actions that move someone toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation and patterns that keep people stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, which often suits anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based ideas look at how early relationships influence current ways of relating and can help with intimacy, codependency and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try approaches together to see what fits. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on how things are progressing.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules, shorter check-ins when needed and options that can reduce travel time. Online work can allow for flexible timing and make it simpler to continue sessions during life changes. Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
Common areas include addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety and depression. Additional focuses cover codependency, ADHD, self-esteem and career concerns.
What is the therapeutic style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, blending acceptance-based work with cognitive tools and client-centred listening. The aim is to identify coping habits and try manageable changes.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has seven years of experience across schools, community organisations, prisons including drug treatment units, NGOs and private practice. That background includes group therapy and one-to-one work.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists ACA as the credential and the counsellor works from Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
Can international clients book with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.