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Dr Paul O'Neal, AHPRA, AASW

Experienced Australian social work therapist
  • 34 years experience
  • AHPRA AASW credentialed
  • Attachment-based and CBT

About Dr Paul O'Neal

Dr Paul O'Neal is an experienced Australian social work clinician with 34 years of professional practice. He is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), reflecting a long-term commitment to standards of practice and professional development.

Across a broad clinical practice, Dr O'Neal works with stress and anxiety, grief and depression, relationship and family concerns, and bipolar disorder. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and commitment challenges, and the impacts of separation and domestic violence.

His therapeutic style is warm and approachable - he is described as easy to talk to and sensitive - and he emphasizes collaborative care. Drawing on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, he helps clients explore thoughts and feelings in an open, nonjudgmental environment. Dr O'Neal aims to support people who are taking steps toward change, offering steady guidance as they work toward clearer understanding and more manageable ways of living.

Based in Australia, Dr O'Neal provides services in English and brings decades of experience to complex personal and relational challenges.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr Paul O'Neal have?

Dr Paul O'Neal has 34 years of professional experience.

Is Dr Paul O'Neal a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds credentials with AHPRA and AASW.

In which languages does Dr Paul O'Neal provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dr Paul O'Neal located?

Dr Paul O'Neal is located in Australia.

How can I work with Dr Paul O'Neal as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dr Paul O'Neal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr Paul O'Neal work with international clients?

Dr Paul O'Neal does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr Paul O'Neal cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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One clear advantage is flexibility - clients can connect with therapists in the format that best fits their circumstances, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility helps integrate therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.

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