Counsellor profile
Kathryn Furfaro, PACFA
Based in Australia · 3 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, grief and relationships
Continue with KathrynAt a glance
- Registration
- PACFA, Australia (11495)
- Qualifications
- PACFA
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Kathryn supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Kathryn
PACFA credentialled counsellor Kathryn Furfaro has three years of professional experience in Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem difficulties and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Kathryn focuses on talking through what is happening now and on practical ways to manage difficult feelings. She encourages people to use their own strengths and to try small, manageable steps. Conversations cover coping strategies, decision-making around relationships, and ways to rebuild confidence after loss.
Her work also looks at attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and the challenges of chronic illness or pain. Kathryn helps people deal with communication problems, control issues, and the emotional fallout of separation and divorce. She also supports people who are struggling with guilt, shame, isolation or life-purpose questions.
Sessions can explore money and financial stress, impulsivity, and midlife changes. Kathryn aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change. She asks about current difficulties, listens to the person’s priorities, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The counselling subscription can be cancelled at any time and session cost varies with location. Kathryn works from an Australia-based practice and uses the PACFA credential as listed above.
Therapeutic approaches and practical online counselling
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in counselling include cognitive approaches and grief-focused work. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood, and they are useful for stress, worry and self-esteem concerns. Grief-focused techniques help people process loss, name what has changed, and develop coping steps for difficult days. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn will work collaboratively with the person to identify which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adjust the approach as needs change. The focus is on clear aims and practical tasks that can be reviewed over time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to speak from their own surroundings or who need a quieter setup with less travel. Discuss format and scheduling when arranging the first session so sessions fit around everyday commitments.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem concerns and depression, plus a range of related issues such as attachment and body image.
What is her counselling style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on current problems and small, doable steps to manage feelings and decisions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is PACFA credentialled and practises in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to people overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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