Counsellor profile
Stylianos 'Stel' Papastratis, ACA
Based in Australia ยท 21 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, mood and relationships
Continue with StylianosAt a glance
- Registration
- ACA, Australia (5057)
- Qualifications
- ACA
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English, Greek
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Stylianos supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- Grief and loss
About Stylianos
ACA credentialed counsellor Stylianos 'Stel' Papastratis has more than 21 years of professional experience in mental health. He works in Australia and has also practised in the UK and continental Europe. He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and bipolar disorder. Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Stel trained in psychological sciences and completed a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and a Diploma of Professional Counselling. He also holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Basic and Advanced Certification in Emotional Freedom Technique. These qualifications inform his practical approach to conversations in therapy.
He explains concerns plainly and focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than clinical jargon. Conversations cover coping strategies, communication skills, and ways to manage mood and stress. He also works with people affected by mild intellectual disability and psychosocial disability.
Stel has worked in non-profit organisations, government services and private clinics. That background has exposed him to a wide range of life circumstances and cultural contexts. He aims to make sessions straightforward and to help clients practise tools between meetings.
To begin, clients use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Costs vary by location. Prospective clients choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Stel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and related methods to address mood and relationship concerns. He combines practical cognitive approaches that focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns with behavioural strategies that build routine, activity and coping skills. These approaches help with anxiety, depression and managing mood swings.He also uses hypnotherapy techniques from his Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy to support relaxation and to practise new responses to stress. Emotional Freedom Technique, for which he holds basic and advanced certification, is used as an adjunct to help some clients manage acute emotional and physical tension.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stel discusses options with each client and decides collaboratively which techniques suit their goals and preferences. That discussion includes what to try first and how to review progress over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session 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 suit people who prefer a conversation by voice only or who need more flexible scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and bipolar disorder, plus related areas such as abandonment and communication problems.
What is his counselling style?
He uses plain language and practical steps, focusing on coping strategies, communication skills and mood management.
How much experience does he have?
He has more than 21 years of professional experience in mental health across Australia, the UK and continental Europe.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is ACA credentialed and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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