Ursula Adams , AASW

Ursula Adams is a qualified Social Worker based on the Gold Coast with 13 years of professional experience supporting individuals, couples, and the LGBTQI community. She has worked extensively with people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship concerns, drawing on a broad set of therapeutic skills developed across practice settings.

Ursula blends evidence-informed methods such as solution-focused strategies, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed practice with a compassionate, collaborative stance. She works to create a warm and open space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, helping people identify strengths, gain clarity, and take practical steps toward meaningful change.

Her credential AASW indicates membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers, reflecting professional standards in social work practice. Ursula’s approach emphasizes partnership - she supports clients to clarify goals, build resilience, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life. Reaching out for support is acknowledged as a courageous step, and she positions herself alongside people as they navigate the challenges and transitions that brought them to therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ursula draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, along with client-centered principles, tailoring each approach to the person in front of her. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and refocus on valued actions - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect current relationships, which can be helpful for intimacy, family difficulties, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard, supporting people to find their own solutions and build self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ursula works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. The aim is a partnership that fosters clarity and practical change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals, including Ursula, to maintain continuity of care and to respond to changing needs while offering accessible routes to support.