- Person-centred approach
- CBT and ACT methods
- Group therapy experience
About Josh
Josh Arminio is an ACA counsellor with six years working in the mental health field. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue among the issues he helps people with, including social anxiety and phobia.
Josh began his work as a sexual assault victim advocate before completing a Master of Counselling at Monash University in 2020. While studying he completed internships at a high school and within an employee assistance program, which gave practical experience in school and workplace contexts.
After graduation he completed a graduate certificate in health and human services at the University of Melbourne. He has since worked across veteran services, community telehealth, academic advising, counselling in a carceral setting and providing clinical supervision to counselling graduate students.
Josh has offered counselling to many different people, including military veterans, sex workers, LGBTQIA+ people, educators, international students and immigrants, older people, unhoused individuals, Indigenous Australians and small business owners. He also holds a clinical certificate in group therapy and multicultural counselling from Shippensburg University in the United States.
His practice is informed by person-centred approaches and draws on ACT, schema therapy, CBT and REBT alongside existential and spiritually informed ideas. He also emphasises social justice and cultural awareness as central to how he works with clients.
People looking for help with social anxiety and related concerns will find a practitioner who combines years of varied experience with a focus on practical approaches and cultural awareness.
Approaches used in online counselling and how it can fit everyday life
Josh draws on person-centred principles paired with specific evidence-based approaches. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and provides practical strategies for managing anxious thinking and avoidance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values, which can be useful for social anxiety and life changes. Schema therapy and REBT offer tools to identify long-standing patterns and challenge rigid self-beliefs when relevant.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Josh will collaborate with clients to choose methods that suit their concerns, goals and preferences rather than enforcing one technique. That way the plan can shift as progress is made or new issues emerge.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to work with a counsellor who has relevant experience even if they live in a different part of Australia. Discuss format and scheduling during the matching and booking steps so sessions align with daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Josh help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred foundation and integrates techniques from ACT, schema therapy, CBT and REBT alongside existential and spiritually informed perspectives.
How much experience does he have?
Josh has six years of experience working in mental health roles prior to and after completing his master’s degree in counselling.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.