Alpha Ponce, PACFA

Alpha Ponce helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and low self-esteem. She works with depression and issues tied to attachment, abandonment and isolation. She speaks English and Spanish and practises in Australia as a PACFA practitioner.

Clients can expect a body-aware way of working that pays attention to sensations as well as thoughts. Sessions focus on noticing how the nervous system responds, learning to calm unhelpful patterns, and building skills for everyday life. The aim is more ease in relationships and a steadier sense of self.

Her approach draws on evidence-based, body-oriented therapies and emotion-focused methods to address both recent and developmental trauma. Work may include slowing down reactions, exploring physical responses, and practising new ways of relating to emotions. The style is steady, compassionate and practical.

Alpha has eight years of experience working with people who have complex histories of distress and loss. She supports those dealing with grief from separation, communication problems, and the effects of chronic illness or first responder work. The focus is on helping people move from surviving to making meaningful change.

Reaching out can feel daunting, and Alpha aims to make the first steps straightforward. She helps clients set clear goals, try small changes between sessions, and track progress over time. If you would like to begin, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and arrange a session.

How Alpha’s approaches translate to online work

Alpha draws on body-oriented and emotion-focused methods that help people notice physical sensations and emotional patterns. For example, somatic approaches encourage gentle attention to bodily signals to reduce overwhelm and support regulation during stressful moments. Emotion-focused work helps people identify, name and move through feelings that affect relationships and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alpha will discuss what feels most useful, try different techniques, and adjust based on your goals and responses. Together you will decide which methods best match your needs and pace of change.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing family, work or health commitments.