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Fiona Brown, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Fiona
Fiona Brown is an AASW social worker with seven years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and trauma and abuse. She also helps with motivation, self-esteem and confidence.
Fiona frames sessions around practical steps. She uses clear conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Together with clients she breaks those patterns into small, workable tasks to try between sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment ideas and client-centred methods. That means she looks at how thoughts, feelings and relationships interact. She helps people notice what keeps problems going and tests different ways of responding.
Mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas also appear in her work. These methods help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships need clearer communication. Fiona offers straightforward exercises to practise noticing feelings and responding differently.
Fiona believes clients know their own stories and brings a practical, respectful style. Sessions aim to be concrete - clear goals, homework tasks and regular review. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Fiona uses practical approaches online
Fiona commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural experiments to change how someone reacts to stress or anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early relationship styles shape current communication and trust.She also draws on client-centred principles, which put the person's perspective at the centre of planning and goal-setting. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try different techniques to see what fits the client’s needs and preferences.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. When offering online sessions, practical benefits often include fitting appointments into a busy week, choosing shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoiding travel time. Online meetings can also make it easier to use worksheets or screen-share exercises during a session. Fiona will discuss how sessions can be organised to suit a client's schedule and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, relationships and trauma and abuse, plus issues like self-esteem, motivation and confidence.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests small behavioural changes to see what helps in daily life.
What experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the kinds of concerns listed above.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker practising in Australia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and bookings work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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