- Somatic approaches
- Attachment work
- Emotion-focused methods
About Alpha
Alpha Ponce is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on life purpose concerns related to these issues.
Her work responds to the ways past hurt shows up now. She pays attention to how the body and nervous system hold stress. Conversations include what someone notices in their body, how emotions arrive, and what patterns repeat in relationships.
Sessions often blend talking with body-oriented methods. This can mean gentle movement, noticing breath and physical sensations, and tracking responses in the moment to reduce reactivity. The aim is to help people feel more present and less overwhelmed by memories or strong feelings.
Alpha uses approaches that draw from sensorimotor and somatic practices alongside emotion-focused work. She helps people identify attachment patterns, set clearer boundaries, and improve communication in close relationships. For those coping with chronic illness, grief or migration stress, she addresses both practical and emotional impacts.
Clients preparing for change or asking "what next?" are invited to explore options without pressure. The therapist and client decide together what to try, check what helps, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This practical, body-aware approach aims to increase awareness and options for action.
How Alpha translates somatic and emotion-focused methods to online work
Alpha uses evidence-informed, body-aware methods and emotion-focused techniques. Sensorimotor-style work involves tracking bodily sensations and gentle movement to change how the body holds stress; this can help with trauma, anxiety and chronic tension. Somatic Experiencing-type ideas focus on releasing held arousal by noticing physical responses and titrating exposure to distressing memories so overwhelm is minimised. Emotion-focused approaches help name and organise feelings, clarify needs in relationships, and practise new ways of responding to conflict.Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches and adjust based on what helps. Sessions are paced to suit tolerance and practical life demands, with regular check-ins about timing and techniques.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to continue regular work on stress, relationships and trauma when relocating within Australia or when in different time zones, subject to the therapist's client acceptance policies.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and isolation.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines talking with body-oriented methods to notice physical responses and emotional patterns, then tests small changes to reduce overwhelm and increase choice.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on trauma, anxiety and relationship problems.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is listed as PACFA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.