- Grief and loss
- Trauma-informed care
- Person-centred approach
About Xin
Xin "Gloria" Guo is an AASW-accredited social worker who focuses on grief, loss and trauma-related concerns. She works with individuals feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or major life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and draw on a person-centred approach that respects each person's story.
Gloria brings six years of clinical practice to her counselling. Her background includes work with people affected by acute and chronic trauma, childhood trauma, sexual assault and attachment difficulties. She also supports people managing caregiver strain, chronic illness, and the emotional impacts of cancer.
Her therapeutic style is collaborative and strength-based. She uses practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps forward. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Gloria also integrates trauma-informed and somatic-informed methods. Her training includes trauma-sensitive yoga and chair-yoga approaches that may be offered alongside talk therapy for people who find body-based practices helpful. She frames these options as additional resources rather than required components.
People choose Gloria for open, steady support through grief, loss, relationship strain and major life changes. New clients begin by completing a short questionnaire and then scheduling a session according to availability.
Gloria brings six years of clinical practice to her counselling. Her background includes work with people affected by acute and chronic trauma, childhood trauma, sexual assault and attachment difficulties. She also supports people managing caregiver strain, chronic illness, and the emotional impacts of cancer.
Her therapeutic style is collaborative and strength-based. She uses practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps forward. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Gloria also integrates trauma-informed and somatic-informed methods. Her training includes trauma-sensitive yoga and chair-yoga approaches that may be offered alongside talk therapy for people who find body-based practices helpful. She frames these options as additional resources rather than required components.
People choose Gloria for open, steady support through grief, loss, relationship strain and major life changes. New clients begin by completing a short questionnaire and then scheduling a session according to availability.
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
AASW · Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin
How Gloria Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take committed steps towards those values even when thoughts and feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills support emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be helpful when strong emotions or self-directed behaviours are a concern.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences and what they find most helpful. That may mean trying one approach first or combining techniques across sessions until something feels useful.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people access body-based practices like chair yoga as part of their care if that suits them. Appropriately qualified therapists tailor the delivery to the person's circumstances and day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Gloria commonly help with?
She helps people manage grief, loss, stress, anxiety and depression, along with trauma-related concerns and relationship and intimacy issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and strength-based with trauma-informed care. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills people can use between meetings.
What experience does she bring to counselling?
Gloria has six years of clinical practice supporting people affected by acute and chronic trauma, childhood trauma, sexual assault and attachment difficulties.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW-accredited social worker and practices in Australia.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin only; international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Gloria?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.