Our Counselling Services and Professional Supervision Practice Across Australia
Providing services online and by phone in English and Spanish
A Respectful Partnership Focused on Your Personal Wellbeing & Professional Development
We are an Australian-based practice dedicated to the provision of counselling and professional supervision services online and over the phone. Our services are in English and Spanish, providing you with the opportunity to engage in the language that best supports your expression and cultural background.
Meaningful progress is built on a professional and genuine partnership focused on your needs and goals. Whether you are navigating personal life challenges or seeking a structured space to reflect on your practice or work matters , you can expect a safe and supportive environment where your personal and professional experiences remain our priority.
Our Foundation
Our Vision
For our clients and supervisees to develop greater clarity, resilience and confidence to navigate life and professional challenges, fostering a foundation for a sound mind.
Our Mission
To provide a safe and supportive space where individuals and practitioners can share what is on their minds, be heard, make sense of their experiences, develop practical strategies and make decisions that are in their best interests.
- For Clients: to provide a safe space to process thoughts and feelings, gain insight and develop practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges
- For Supervisees: To provide a safe space to reflect on work practices, navigate complex and ethical issues, and develop professionally.
Our Values
- Care: being attentive to your experience
- Hope: supporting you to recognise possibilities and move forward at your own pace
- Integrity: working ethically, honestly and within professional standards
- Respect: respecting your experiences, beliefs and boundaries
- Truthfulness: communicating openly, clearly and responsibly
“A Sound mind is not one that is free from challenges, but one that makes the space to navigate them”
Meet Our Founder
Dinah Silvana Guerra | ACA Level 4 Counsellor & ACA Supervisor
Dinah Silvana Guerra, known as Silvana, fluent in both English and Spanish, is deeply committed to walking alongside individuals as they navigate their unique life journeys. Known for her down-to-earth and sincere approach, she provides a steady, consistent presence that allows clients to explore their innate resilience and reclaim a sense of agency.
By fostering a genuine and secure therapeutic relationship – often balanced with a warm sense of humour – Silvana offers all services in both languages, assisting individuals in exploring practical solutions and goals, empowering them with new perspectives and tools to respond to their life matters with greater awareness.
Silvana is the founder of Sound Counselling & Supervision Services Pty Ltd, bringing over 16 years of counselling expertise and over 8 years of experience providing clinical supervision within a non-government organisation. As a registered Level 4 Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and a registered member of the ACA College of Supervisors, she upholds high professional and ethical standards.
Life Outside Sessions
Outside her work, Silvana strives to maintain a balanced life. She enjoys her time in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, as well as having some time to herself in her backyard. Silvana deeply values her quiet moments of reflection in the morning; alongside the time she spends entertaining and sharing food with family and friends. Her pursuit of cultivating a sound mind is rooted in these experiences of connection, reflection, and being open to personal growth. Whether she is in her backyard or enjoying a meal with loved ones, she embodies the principle of a holistic wellbeing – a value she carries into her collaborative work with her clients and supervisees.
Professional Background
To ensure a commitment to ethical and evidence-informed practice, Silvana combines advanced academic training with her active annual registration with the Australian Counselling Association
Academic Foundation
- Master of Counselling (AQF Level 9)
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Theology
- Advanced Qualification in Professional Supervision
Professional Membership
- Level 4 Member – The Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
- Registered Member – The ACA College of Supervisors
Years of Experience
- 16+ years experience as Counsellor
- 8+ years experience as Clinical Supervisor
“Your wellbeing is a journey of the whole person built on the connection between physical, mental, emotional and spiritual areas. Within a safe and evidence-based environment, we work together to identify and support your resources, creating the clarity needed to move forward at a pace that is right for you.”
We invite you to take the next step toward supporting your wellbeing. Whether you are here for yourself or for your practice, we are ready to support you in exploring your current experiences and cultivating a clearer path forward