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Theodore Eleftheriou

Therapist · Australia

Insightful counsellor who explores behaviour roots

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Theodore Eleftheriou
Credentials
ACA
Registration
ACA, Australia · 29842
Experience
5 years
Languages
English, Greek
Location
Australia
  • Person-centred
  • Attachment focus
  • Practical change

About Theodore

Theodore Eleftheriou is an ACA counsellor with five years' experience working with adults on relationship, stress and emotional concerns. He begins by looking at how past experiences shape current behaviour. He keeps sessions straightforward and non-judgemental so people can talk about what matters without labels.

Theodore trained in psychology and counselling and brings that background into sessions. He commonly uses a person-centred approach, which means he focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-based thinking when they help the conversation.

He has worked with people affected by trauma and domestic violence, and with those who have harmed others as a way to understand their behaviour. He also supports parents and caregivers through separation, focusing on communication, anger and stress to make transitions smoother for everyone involved.

Theodore works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, codependency and ADHD-related difficulties. He pays close attention to patterns such as abandonment, control issues and communication problems that often underlie repeated struggles.

In sessions he talks through life events and patterns, asking practical questions about how things usually unfold. He helps people reflect on why they do what they do and then explore small, realistic changes. The aim is clearer choices, less reactivity and more manageable day-to-day living.

How Theodore’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at patterns of connection and distance in relationships and helps people notice how early bonds shape current reactions. It can be useful for issues like abandonment, codependency and intimacy struggles. Client-centred work places the person's experience at the centre of the session and supports people to find their own answers through empathic listening and reflection. Cognitive behavioural ideas focus on practical links between thoughts, feelings and actions and help people try small experimental changes to reduce anxiety or unhelpful habits.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. Theodore will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That plan can change over time as you notice what helps and what doesn't. The process aims to be collaborative and adaptable rather than fixed.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into busy days. Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed in the biography. A typical online arrangement can make regular check-ins simpler, allow quieter sessions when needed and reduce travel time so people can focus on the work itself.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English, Greek

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Theodore help with?

Theodore works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, codependency and ADHD-related difficulties.

How would Theodore describe his therapy style?

He uses a person-centred stance and mixes in attachment-based and cognitive behavioural ideas when useful. Sessions are conversational and focused on the client's priorities.

What is his background and experience?

He holds three degrees in psychology and counselling and has five years' practical experience working with adults on relationship and emotional issues.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the Australian Counselling Association, shown as ACA, and practises in Australia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Greek.

Can international clients work with Theodore?

He is not currently taking international clients and works with people located in Australia.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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