Anne Stensletten

Anne Stensletten is an AHPRA-registered psychologist in Australia with four years of professional therapy experience. She previously worked in another field for many years and now focuses on supporting people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem.

Anne helps people who are coping with motivation and confidence challenges. She has experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including autism and attention differences, and she takes an interest in working with those who live with chronic pain or learning disabilities. She talks through practical steps and everyday coping strategies rather than using jargon.

In sessions she treats the person as the expert in their own life and builds on strengths the client already has. Conversations cover what is happening now and how to make manageable changes that fit day-to-day life. She aims to keep things straightforward and practical so progress is easier to notice.

Anne pays attention to patterns that affect relationships and communication. She has worked with issues such as abandonment, family of origin problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and blended family concerns. She also addresses matters linked to domestic violence, dissociation, dependent and avoidant personality traits, guilt and shame.

Her background includes helping people navigate ageing and geriatric concerns as well as chronic illness and disability. Sessions are conducted in English and Norwegian. To begin, clients follow the service's booking steps to match and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Anne works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach clarifies unhelpful thought patterns and builds alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on facing and processing the effects of trauma in measured steps, helping people reduce the grip of traumatic memories and improve day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide collaboratively which techniques match the person's goals, needs and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and removing travel time, which helps people keep appointments during work hours or on a tight day. Different session styles can suit different needs, so confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist will help plan how sessions can be scheduled and structured to fit into everyday life.