Darryl Nettleton, AASW

Darryl Nettleton is an AASW social worker with 24 years working in mental health. He focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping them move toward a more fulfilling life.

Darryl adapts sessions to each person’s needs and works at a pace that suits them. He listens, helps clarify goals, and builds a plan for change together. This can include learning new ways to cope with strong emotions and tackling habits that get in the way of daily life.

Many of Darryl’s areas of focus include ageing and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, fatherhood issues and end-of-life and hospice matters. He also assists with communication problems, blended family challenges, substance use and difficulties rooted in family of origin. His approach is practical and grounded in real life needs.

He uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred methods. Sessions often include mindful exercises, skills training and reflective conversation to support clearer choices and better coping.

Darryl encourages people to take small, achievable steps and offers steady support through change. He will work with each person to tailor the approach so it fits their goals, values and daily realities.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Darryl draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people notice what matters and build doable habits. ACT focuses on values and small actions that align with a meaningful life, which can help with grief, anxiety and life transitions. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Darryl will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. That might mean combining mindful practice with skills training and reflective conversation so the plan fits everyday life.

The biography did not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue care through major life changes while working with an appropriately qualified therapist.