- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Integrative health approach
- CBT and ACT methods
About Josephine
Josephine Sultana is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and has practised for 15 years. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Counselling and Human Services, with a special focus on Emotion-Focused Therapy. Josephine helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, addictions, parenting strain and relationship difficulties.
She has experience across public and private mental health services and has run a private practice since 2016. Her caseload has included adolescents, adults, parents and older adults, addressing issues such as burnout, compassion fatigue and women’s emotional health including hormone-related concerns like PCOS.
Josephine blends psychological approaches with integrative health ideas. She is a Registered Integrative Health Practitioner Level 2 and is registered with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists. She uses evidence-informed complementary strategies alongside talk-based work to consider how lifestyle, gut health and biochemical factors can affect mood and energy.
In sessions she draws on Emotion-Focused Therapy to look at emotional responses, cognitive behavioural therapy to examine thought patterns, acceptance and commitment therapy for values and regulation, and attachment-based ideas when relevant. She also uses narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult life stories.
Practical tools and assessments can be part of a treatment plan where appropriate. Josephine aims to help people build clearer self-awareness and everyday strategies to manage stress and change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Josephine commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and work with strong emotions and attachment-related patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based coping and emotional regulation. These approaches are useful for anxiety, relationship patterns, grief and difficulty managing intense feelings.She treats selecting an approach as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences and together decide which methods to try first, adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which online options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If practical assessments or integrative tools are recommended, those will be explained and scheduled as part of the care plan.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, sleep problems, addictions, parenting strain and relationship issues, among other emotional and lifestyle challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, evidence-informed style that combines talking therapies with practical strategies and integrative health perspectives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience across public and private mental health services and has been in private practice since 2016.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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