Guillaume Walters-du Plooy, AHPRA
15 years in practice
Guillaume Walters-du Plooy is an experienced counsellor with more than 15 years working in mental health care.
License and registration
- AHPRA
- PSY0002502246 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Afrikaans
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About Guillaume
Guillaume Walters-du Plooy is an experienced counsellor with more than 15 years working in mental health care. He draws on clinical work in hospitals, outpatient clinics and community services. He speaks English and Afrikaans and practises from Australia, bringing a steady, calm approach to difficult problems.
Guillaume has supported people facing trauma, mood and anxiety problems, and behavioural difficulties. He has a focused interest in eating and food-related issues, informed by PhD research into complex and treatment-resistant eating disorders.
Background and approach
He also helps with addictions, depression and coaching around life transitions. His work balances carefully chosen techniques with attention to each person’s needs. He uses approaches that have a strong research basis while keeping sessions practical and tailored.
Guillaume emphasises collaboration and clear, respectful conversation rather than one-size-fits-all answers. People who see him can expect direct, plain speech and a space to talk without judgement. He helps with issues such as body image, codependency, control and communication problems.
He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, emptiness and the fallout of separation. Sessions tend to focus on understanding what matters to the client now and on small, manageable steps forward. Guillaume combines elements from existential work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to address thinking patterns, meaning, and everyday coping.
He aims to help people build clearer ways of handling stress and change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Guillaume lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Coaching
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Guillaume names
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Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice and purpose. In sessions this looks like open conversation about what matters to you, the goals you choose, and how you want to live. It can be helpful for emptiness, identity concerns and major life changes.Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and acceptance. The therapist follows your lead and helps you clarify feelings and priorities through supportive, non-judgemental conversation. This approach suits people who need a steady space to make sense of their experience.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It uses practical exercises, homework and short strategies to change how you cope day to day, which can help with mood, anxiety and addictive behaviours.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Guillaume will help decide what fits best by talking about your needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about methods are collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or busy family life. Phone or chat can be quicker for brief check-ins, while video allows face-to-face conversation. The variety supports flexible scheduling and consistent access to therapy, regardless of location.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Guillaume commonly help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, depression and life coaching. He also addresses body image, codependency, control issues, family problems and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He blends listening with practical strategies and focuses on what the client wants to change.
What is his professional background?
He has more than 15 years of experience across hospital, outpatient and community settings and completed PhD research into complex eating disorders.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with AHPRA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he use?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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