- Addictions and eating
- Collaborative style
- 15 years experience
About Guillaume
Guillaume Walters-du Plooy is an AHPRA-registered clinician with more than 15 years of experience in mental health counselling. He works with adults who are wrestling with addictions, eating problems, depression and the fallout from trauma. Guillaume speaks English and Afrikaans and practises in Australia.
He has worked across hospital, outpatient and community settings. That background means he has seen a wide range of presentations and knows how care changes across different services and stages of recovery.
Guillaume completed a PhD researching complex and treatment-resistant eating disorders, and he keeps a strong focus on helping people with severe or persistent eating and food-related problems. He blends research-based methods with attention to each person's goals and circumstances.
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where people can talk through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Sessions often involve clear tasks and discussion about what the client wants to change.
Guillaume commonly uses client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas and existential themes to tackle practical problems. He pays attention to patterns such as control issues, codependency, guilt and shame, and the ways addictions and mood concerns interact. He also supports fathers and first responders facing strain related to their roles.
People interested in working together can expect a practical focus, with treatment shaped to their needs and paced according to what feels manageable.
Approach-driven online therapy and what it offers
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s own perspective and priorities, helping people feel heard while they sort out what matters most. It suits those who want a respectful space to make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviours and moods and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for depression, anxiety and some eating-related behaviours. Existential Therapy addresses questions about meaning, responsibility and identity, and can help people facing big life changes or feelings of emptiness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Guillaume will discuss different options and together with the client decide what mix of ideas and techniques fits their needs, goals and preferences. That conversation guides how sessions proceed and what practical steps follow.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking so they match your needs. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also help when a quieter setting or lower bandwidth is preferable. Ask about specific session formats when you schedule so you know how your care will be delivered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Guillaume commonly help with?
He works with addictions, eating and food-related problems, trauma and depression, plus related concerns like body image, codependency and control issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, straightforward approach that focuses on the client’s goals and practical steps for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has over 15 years in mental health counselling, with work in hospital, outpatient and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.