Counsellor profile
Anne Stensletten, AHPRA
Based in Australia · 4 years of experience
Counselling for stress, anxiety and trauma
Continue with AnneAt a glance
- Registration
- AHPRA, Australia (PSY0002124537)
- Qualifications
- AHPRA
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English, Norwegian
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Anne supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Neurodivergence support
About Anne
AHPRA, 4 years' experience. Anne Stensletten works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She offers counselling in English and Norwegian and helps people who are also navigating neurodivergence and chronic pain.
Anne trained and practised as a psychologist in New South Wales before moving into therapy full time. She has four years of direct therapeutic work and prior experience in another sector, which she draws on when helping clients sort practical problems alongside emotional ones.
Her approach treats the client as the expert in their life. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, naming problems that keep recurring and trying new ways of responding. Conversations aim to be straightforward and practical rather than full of technical terms.
Anne has experience supporting people with autism spectrum conditions, attention differences and learning disabilities. She also works with issues connected to chronic pain, ageing and relationship change such as separation and blended family dynamics.
People who come to Anne can expect goal-oriented sessions that look at everyday routines, communication patterns and coping strategies. She encourages small, manageable steps and regular review of what is and isn’t helping. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions operate
Anne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviours in daily life; this is useful for anxiety, low mood and confidence issues. Another approach concentrates on processing responses to trauma and abuse by gently naming triggers, learning grounding strategies and building tolerance for difficult memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Anne will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences and current needs, and she will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only sessions if they prefer less bandwidth or do not want to be on camera. Anne supports clients in finding practical arrangements that suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Norwegian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self esteem and depression, plus related issues such as chronic pain and family of origin problems.
What is her counselling style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on strengths, routines and communication rather than technical jargon.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of direct therapy experience and earlier work experience in another field.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with AHPRA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Norwegian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling 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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