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Josephine Sultana, AASW
Australia
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Integrative health focus
- 15 years experience
About Josephine
Josephine Sultana is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and has practised for 15 years. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, sleep problems, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, grief and trauma. She also works with people facing career change, low self-esteem, anger, intimacy-related issues and compassion fatigue.
Jo uses clear, structured methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to look at thinking patterns and behaviour. She also uses Emotion-Focused Therapy to help people understand strong feelings, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work on values and practical coping. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes work across public and private mental health services and private practice since 2016. Jo also completed a Master of Counselling and Human Services and a Bachelor of Social Work. She developed an interest in how physical health links with mood and wellbeing and trained as a Registered Integrative Health Practitioner Level 2 with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists.
That integrative perspective can include lifestyle and functional assessments when relevant. Jo explains test options and results in plain language and links any findings to practical changes in diet, sleep, activity and routines. The focus is on manageable steps that fit everyday life.
Sessions proceed collaboratively. Jo outlines the plan, suggests simple exercises, checks progress and adjusts approaches as needed. People leave with clear strategies to notice unhelpful habits, try alternatives and measure small changes over time.
Practical approaches for online sessions
Josephine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to map thinking patterns and behaviours that maintain stress or anxiety. CBT offers step-by-step exercises to test alternative responses and to build small routine changes that reduce symptoms over time.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to identify what matters to a person and to develop willingness to act in line with those values. ACT is useful for coping with difficult feelings and making practical choices when life is uncertain. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how past relationships influence current responses and to practice new ways of relating when intimacy or communication are a problem.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods and adjust the plan together based on what helps. That means sessions can mix techniques, track specific tasks and change focus if something is not working.
Session formats are not listed in the original profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter check-ins, or remove the need to travel. Discuss practical arrangements when booking so sessions suit your routine and technology.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and related issues.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, then practises practical alternatives and small behaviour changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years' experience across public and private mental health services, plus private practice since 2016 and postgraduate training in counselling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and works from Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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