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Sohail Sultan, PACFA

Calm, practical support for anxiety and stress

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

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About Sohail

Sohail Sultan is a PACFA counsellor with seven years' experience working in Australia. He combines clinical knowledge with cultural awareness to make people feel heard. Sohail aims to build a non-judgemental space where clients can speak about what worries them.

He focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. He often helps people who are managing depression, trauma and abuse, or the challenges of addiction.

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Background and approach

Relationship strain, intimacy concerns and grief are also common topics in his sessions. Sohail pays attention to patterns such as abandonment, attachment issues and control problems to help people understand recurring difficulties. In sessions he uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy.

Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person's comfort. He prefers clear goals and simple tools that people can use between meetings. Sohail also supports work on body image, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, plus career and money worries.

He can talk through panic attacks, mood swings and bipolar-related concerns while helping people develop coping options. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes rather than rapid fixes. People meet Sohail by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

Sessions are explained up front, and he works with each person to choose an approach that fits their needs and routine.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that move life in a meaningful direction, which can help with anxiety and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce symptoms such as panic attacks and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses. It helps people understand attachment needs and build healthier ways of relating, which can ease relationship strain and attachment-related anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sohail will talk through these options and tailor the choices to individual goals, preferences and the problems being faced. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what needs adjusting.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as fitting sessions into busy schedules and letting people choose the format that suits them. Video calls replicate face-to-face interaction, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family and other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Sohail help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions and relationship difficulties, plus related concerns such as grief, anger and self-esteem.
What is his typical therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He focuses on clear goals, practical tools and understanding patterns that keep problems going.
How much experience does he have?
Sohail has seven years of clinical experience working with adults in Australia.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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