Darryl Nettleton, AASW

Darryl Nettleton is an AASW social worker with 24 years working in mental health. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression through practical conversation and steady support. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion from the first session.

Darryl adapts his approach to the person in front of him. Sessions often look at thoughts and everyday habits and how small changes can reduce overwhelm. He uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred work to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and the Gottman Method where they suit a person’s goals. That can include learning calm-down techniques, improving communication, and practising new habits between sessions. He keeps plans simple and practical so they fit into daily life.

Darryl has worked across a range of mental health settings in Australia. That experience informs clear, down-to-earth conversations about coping, recovery and next steps. He supports people who want to make changes and is willing to adjust pace and focus as needed.

He asks people to describe what feels most urgent and then shapes sessions around those priorities. The work is collaborative and focused on building useful skills and clearer thinking that people can use after sessions end.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and finding purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is common for anxiety and mood concerns. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental conversation where the person leads the pace and topics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, try approaches that fit the situation, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match methods to the person’s needs and preferences rather than using one fixed method.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support practising skills between sessions in everyday settings. For clarity on which formats he offers, check the session options when you book.