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Josephine Sultana, AASW

Compassionate social worker for anxiety and life stress

15 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Josephine

Josephine Sultana is an AASW social worker with 15 years' experience supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. She works with adults and parents who are juggling life transitions, burnout, sleep problems or struggles with intimacy and self‑esteem. Her manner is warm and collaborative, and she aims to help people feel heard and understood from the first session.

Jo combines practical talking therapy with attention to lifestyle factors that affect mood and energy.

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Background and approach

She uses clear, simple tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, handle strong emotions and make values-based choices. Sessions are paced to each person's needs and focus on skills that can be used between meetings. Her background includes work in public and personal mental health services and independent practice since 2016.

Jo holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Counselling and Human Services, with a particular interest in Emotion-Focused Therapy. She also completed further study in integrative health and is a Registered Integrative Health Practitioner Level 2 with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists. When relevant, Jo brings together psychological approaches and functional health information to create personalised plans.

That can include looking at nutrition, inflammation or nutrient gaps that may be linked to low energy or mood. This is offered alongside talk-based therapy rather than as a shortcut to treatment. People often come for short-term support to manage a crisis or for longer work to change patterns that no longer serve them.

Jo aims to help clients build sustainable routines, clearer boundaries and tools for coping with future challenges.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often use short exercises and everyday tasks to build practical habits. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and shifting behaviours that maintain distress; in online work this often includes worksheets, brief homework and step-by-step skill practice. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) aims to deepen emotional awareness and improve how people manage strong feelings, which can be helpful for grief, relationship concerns and attachment issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative.

Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and visual connection, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging can support brief check-ins, skill practice or quicker follow-ups between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caregiving or other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Josephine help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy concerns. Other focuses include sleep problems, addictions, caregiver stress and career or life transitions.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Her style is warm and collaborative, using talking therapy and practical exercises. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and feelings, building coping skills and making values-based choices.
What experience does she bring?
Jo has 15 years' experience across public and personal mental health services and has run a independent practice since 2016. She has worked with adults, parents and older adults on a wide range of concerns.
What qualifications and location are listed?
She is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers, AASW, and trained in counselling and social work. Her practice is based in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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