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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused
About Astrid
PACFA counsellor Astrid West has three years of experience working with people in Australia on stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and major life changes. She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions are conducted in English. Astrid's practice addresses a wide range of concerns from self-esteem and parenting strain to compassion fatigue and ADHD.
Astrid offers straightforward conversations about what is happening now and practical ways to respond. She listens and helps people map out small, manageable steps. Techniques from CBT and DBT are used when a person wants to change patterns of thinking or learn calming and emotion-regulation skills.
ACT work focuses on values and committed action, helping people act in line with what matters to them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy is used for short-term goals and quick problem solving when someone needs specific changes or check-ins on progress.
Her practice also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, career concerns, addiction and family problems. Additional focus includes attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, body image, isolation and immigration issues. Astrid explains approaches plainly and encourages people to try what fits.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How Astrid uses therapy approaches in online sessions
Astrid commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps in line with those values, which helps when avoidance or uncertainty gets in the way. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact and offers practical strategies to reduce unhelpful thinking and improve coping. She treats the choice of approach as something to work out together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps the person meet their aims. That collaborative process is used to identify which skills or exercises to focus on in future sessions. The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work 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 exercises and worksheets during a session and follow up between meetings. Appropriately qualified therapists help people find the practical arrangement that best fits their schedule and everyday life.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting and related issues. Additional areas include ADHD, body image, attachment issues and immigration concerns.
What therapy styles does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are combined to suit the person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
Astrid has three years of clinical experience working with people in Australia. That experience covers a range of common and complex concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a PACFA counsellor based in Australia. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located in Australia.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and booking process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.