Bernadette Eze, AASW - Therapist in Australia

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Attachment-Based approaches

About Bernadette

Bernadette Eze is an AASW social worker practising in Australia with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and coping with life changes. She also supports those facing addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.

Bernadette aims for straightforward conversation. She listens to what matters most and helps people name the practical problems they want to address. In early sessions she focuses on understanding current patterns and what the client hopes to change.

Her work draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas also shape how she explores relationship and intimacy concerns.

People can expect a calm, conversational style that breaks problems into manageable steps. Bernadette often combines thinking and skill-practice so people can test new ways of coping between sessions. She encourages clear, realistic goals and regular check-ins on progress.

With experience across many issues, she also supports people dealing with complex situations such as caregiving stress, blended family tension, adoption and foster care questions, and the effects of illness. If unsure about session options or formats, readers should confirm current arrangements before booking.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small actions aligned with what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and difficulties making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that keep problems going and testing new behaviours to reduce distress. It often suits people wanting concrete tools to manage symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current reactions, which can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship conflict.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options and decide together with the client which methods fit their goals and preferences. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering remote sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking as the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Therapists and appropriately qualified professionals will focus on practical skills and consistent review so therapy fits into everyday life rather than becoming another burden.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Igbo

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with relationship issues, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, anxiety, stress and addiction as listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on clear goals, noticing thinking patterns and trying small behaviour changes between appointments.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.