- Neuroaffirming care
- System navigation support
- Burnout and grief
About Dominique
Dominique Caesar is an AASW social worker with eight years' experience. They work with people on issues such as trauma, grief, self-esteem, depression, ADHD and social anxiety and phobia. Dominique identifies as trans, autistic and queer, and brings that lived experience into their practice.
They offer telehealth support that draws on neuroaffirming care and a focus on peer connection. Sessions are described by Dominique as pragmatic and frank, with attention to everyday details that matter. People come to them to unpack the effects of systems and to build practical strategies for daily life.
Dominique has worked across community, clinical and systemic settings. Their background includes advocacy for tenants and people experiencing homelessness, mentoring peer workers, and supporting neurodivergent young people to develop peer networks. This work informs how they approach problems and supports the practical focus of sessions.
In appointments Dominique helps people build self-understanding and problem-solving skills. They support neurodivergent identities, work on burnout recovery and prevention, and assist with navigating systems such as housing, NDIS and workplaces. Conversations can include activism and collective approaches to justice when relevant.
Their style balances direct feedback with practical steps. Dominique aims to avoid pathologising experiences and instead help people develop tools that fit their lives. They prefer to collaborate rather than frame someone as a problem to be fixed.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Dominique describes their work using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding. One common approach is skills-based problem solving which breaks challenges into clear steps and actions to try between sessions; this helps with tasks like managing panic, planning for social situations, or organising supports. Another is a neuroaffirming framework which centres autistic and neurodivergent ways of being, helping people build self-advocacy skills and reduce burnout through strategies suited to their routines and sensory needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dominique will discuss different methods with each person and choose what fits their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into busy days and fewer travel demands. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can be especially useful for people who need shorter check-ins, prefer not to travel, or want to meet with a therapist whose lived experience aligns with theirs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dominique work with?
They support a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, compassion fatigue and social anxiety and phobia.
How would sessions feel or be structured?
Sessions are pragmatic and direct, focusing on self-understanding and actionable problem-solving. Conversations can include skills, planning and advocacy depending on needs.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
Dominique has eight years' experience working in community, clinical and systemic roles which inform their practical approach.
What credential does Dominique hold and where are they based?
They are listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practise from Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dominique?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.