Cindy Mulraney

Cindy Mulraney is a PACFA counsellor with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed by grief and life changes. Cindy aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what matters to them.

Her sessions focus on listening closely and helping clients name what they are feeling. Cindy works with individuals to explore difficult family issues, the strain of separation or divorce, and feelings of abandonment. She also supports people coping with traumatic brain injury, social anxiety, and isolation or loneliness.

Cindy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build practical coping skills. She guides clients through small, manageable steps so change feels possible. The work is practical and paced to the person’s needs rather than rushed.

People often come for help when life feels out of balance after loss or transition. Cindy helps them sort priorities, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and practise new ways of relating to themselves and others. The aim is clearer thinking and steadier days.

When someone reaches out, Cindy talks about goals and what a useful next step would be. She encourages people to be gentle with themselves during the process and to notice small improvements as they go.

Practical approaches for online counselling and care

Many of the techniques Cindy uses are focused on clear, practical steps. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding and behavioural exercises to reduce anxiety and manage stress. These tools aim to help people handle difficult moments and feel more in control.

Another approach focuses on grief and adjustment after loss or change. This involves talking through the story of what happened, naming the emotions that come up, and creating routines to help with day-to-day coping. This kind of work can also support people experiencing isolation and loneliness by building connection strategies and self-care routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together you will try out techniques and adjust the plan as you learn what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, with fewer travel needs and more flexibility around scheduling. It can allow shorter check-ins or a choice to use audio rather than video when that better suits your day-to-day needs. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt exercises to work well in remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.