- Body-oriented approach
- Bilingual English Spanish
- PACFA credential
About Alpha
Alpha Ponce is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and brings a body-oriented lens to emotional and psychological difficulties. Alpha is listed with PACFA and draws on her clinical experience to support people seeking change.
Her work pays attention to how difficult events affect both mind and body. She notices physical responses alongside feelings and thoughts, and uses gentle, paced methods to help people feel steadier. Sessions tend to focus on noticing patterns, building skills to manage stress, and finding ways to reconnect with personal values and relationships.
Alpha has eight years of experience working in Australia. She commonly supports people facing attachment and developmental trauma, loss and separation, chronic pain or illness, eating-related concerns, and the fallout from immigration or disaster. First responder issues, dissociation, guilt and shame, and isolation are also areas she often addresses.
Her style is calm and exploratory. She aims to create a respectful space where people can name difficult experiences and test new ways of coping. Work with Alpha usually combines attention to bodily experience with talk-based reflection, pacing interventions to what each person can manage.
Reaching out for support is a practical step. She asks people to take things at a steady pace, check in about goals regularly, and adapt the approach as needs change. If you are thinking about help after a traumatic event or disaster, Alpha offers a way to begin sorting immediate needs and longer-term recovery.
How body-informed approaches translate to online therapy
Alpha draws on body-oriented and trauma-informed methods that pay attention to sensations, nervous system responses and felt experience. Sensorimotor-informed work focuses on body sensations and movement to help people process the effects of trauma and reduce reactivity. Compassion-focused approaches help people notice self-criticism and build kinder internal responses, which can ease anxiety and shame.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together what techniques suit their needs, goals and comfort. This collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made or priorities shift.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and reduced travel time, which helps fit sessions into busy lives. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Sessions can be paced to shorter check-ins or longer therapy blocks to match what fits your routine and capacity.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alpha work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, chronic illness, eating concerns and coping after disasters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and exploratory, blending attention to bodily experience with conversational reflection to help people notice patterns and build coping skills.
What is her clinical background?
Alpha has eight years of experience working in Australia, focusing on trauma, anxiety, relationship strain and the effects of difficult life events.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.