Dina Dehauteur Swift, AHPRA

Dina Dehauteur Swift is a counsellor based in Australia who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self esteem and depression. She speaks English and French and brings three decades of professional experience to conversations about life changes and emotional strain.

Dina works with people facing perinatal concerns and adults with mental health issues. She often helps with grief, workplace bullying, motivation and confidence. Attachment-related problems are explored when relationship struggles come up, and she pays attention to issues such as abandonment, guilt and shame.

The approach in sessions is practical and straightforward. Dina aims to build resilience by helping people understand what lies behind their feelings. She creates space for open, non-judgemental talk so clients can name what matters and try new ways of coping.

Sessions involve clear discussion, gentle challenge and collaborative goal-setting. Clients can expect a focus on everyday steps they can use between meetings, and on noticing patterns that keep problems going.

Taking the first step can feel daunting. Dina offers calm guidance and supportive listening to help people move toward a more manageable, satisfying life.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are a feature of Dina's practice. Attachment-informed work focuses on how early bonding and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behaviour, helping people handle relationship triggers and communicate more clearly. Practical strategies for mood and anxiety focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, developing coping steps and practising small behavioural changes to reduce overwhelm and improve functioning.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Dina will discuss what feels most useful for your situation, try different ways of working and adjust plans based on your goals and preferences. She treats the choice of method as part of the therapy process rather than a fixed rule.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel and allowing appointments during work breaks or from another familiar place. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or make it possible to continue work when schedules are tight.