- Thoughts and habits
- Chronic health insight
- Plain-speaking care
About Teena
Teena Quinn is an ACA counsellor with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She combines practical coaching and compassionate listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Teena draws on both professional knowledge and life experience to connect with clients in a down-to-earth way.
Her background includes work with a wide range of communities, including several years supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Living with multiple chronic conditions herself gives Teena an informed perspective on persistent health and energy challenges. That lived experience shapes how she talks through practical coping strategies with clients.
Teena uses everyday language and straightforward techniques to address sleep problems, managing emotions, relationship concerns, addiction, and work or career stress. She tailors conversations and action plans to each person’s situation rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. Her style includes warmth and a plain-speaking approach some describe as having a bit of “bush girl” character.
Clients can expect focused work on thoughts and everyday habits alongside emotion regulation and problem-solving. She aims to help people build routines that support better sleep, steadier mood, clearer communication, and more sustainable energy management.
Teena values dignity, respect and sensitivity in the counselling room. She encourages small, achievable steps and collaborative goal-setting to help clients move toward a more meaningful and manageable life.
Her background includes work with a wide range of communities, including several years supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Living with multiple chronic conditions herself gives Teena an informed perspective on persistent health and energy challenges. That lived experience shapes how she talks through practical coping strategies with clients.
Teena uses everyday language and straightforward techniques to address sleep problems, managing emotions, relationship concerns, addiction, and work or career stress. She tailors conversations and action plans to each person’s situation rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. Her style includes warmth and a plain-speaking approach some describe as having a bit of “bush girl” character.
Clients can expect focused work on thoughts and everyday habits alongside emotion regulation and problem-solving. She aims to help people build routines that support better sleep, steadier mood, clearer communication, and more sustainable energy management.
Teena values dignity, respect and sensitivity in the counselling room. She encourages small, achievable steps and collaborative goal-setting to help clients move toward a more meaningful and manageable life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
ACA · Australia
Languages
English
How selected therapies translate to online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with chronic health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns like sleep disruption or avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it can help with anger, emotional overwhelm and relationship stresses.Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then suggest approaches that fit. That collaborative choice can be reviewed as therapy progresses so methods match changing needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. It can also make it simpler to keep consistent sessions when health or mobility fluctuates. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt ACT, CBT or DBT skills to work well in an online setting and support practical habit changes across everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Teena work with?
Teena helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career worries, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and practical, using clear conversation and action-oriented steps. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits and adapts methods to each person’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 10 years of professional experience and a Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine, bringing both clinical and lived experience to her work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as ACA, which denotes membership with the Australian Counselling Association, and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in Australia.
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 get started?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.