- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and self-esteem
- Workplace issues
About Josh
Josh Arminio is an ACA counsellor who helps men and others manage stress, anxiety and changes in life. He focuses on practical support for self-esteem, relationships and workplace strain. He also offers help with feelings like guilt, shame, isolation and problems with control or abandonment.
Josh began in sexual assault victim advocacy before completing a master’s degree in counselling at Monash University in 2020. During his studies he did placements at a high school and an employee assistance program agency. He later completed a graduate certificate in health and human services at the University of Melbourne.
His work history includes group therapy facilitation with veteran services, community telehealth, academic advising, counselling in a carceral setting and clinical supervision for counselling students. He has also worked with people from many backgrounds, including veterans, sex workers, LGBTQIA+ people, international students, older people, unhoused individuals, Indigenous Australians and small business owners.
Josh holds a clinical certificate in group therapy and multicultural counselling from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. His practice is grounded in Rogerian person-centred principles and informed by a range of evidence-based techniques. He also integrates existential and spiritually informed ideas when they fit a person’s preferences.
He places strong emphasis on social justice and cultural competency as part of counselling. Josh aims to create a space where practical goals and values can be talked through and translated into everyday changes.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Josh bases his work on person-centred ideas, which means sessions start with listening and building a trusting conversation. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk through values, identity or decisions without feeling pushed toward a specific solution.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. That approach is useful for anxiety, workplace stress and life changes. Schema-informed techniques are used to identify repeated patterns from earlier life and to try new ways of responding to old triggers.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapt the plan as progress is made. Collaboration helps when addressing issues like guilt, shame, social anxiety or problems with control.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue therapy while changing locations, though the exact session types should be confirmed in advance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Josh commonly help with?
He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain and low self-esteem. He also supports coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and men's wellbeing issues.
What is his general therapy style?
His work is rooted in Rogerian person-centred principles, focusing on listening and collaboration. He blends practical evidence-based techniques into conversations to help people make changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience in the mental health field, including roles in advocacy, group facilitation and counselling across different settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as ACA and works from Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.