Astrid West , PACFA

Astrid West is a registered counsellor who provides attentive, nonjudgmental support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, and major life changes. She aims to create a welcoming environment where individuals can speak openly and feel genuinely heard, recognizing that reaching out for help is often a difficult first step.

Astrid works with each person to identify practical coping strategies and achievable goals, tailoring her approach to fit individual needs and circumstances. She combines empathic listening with evidence-informed techniques to support emotional wellbeing, stronger relationships, and clearer direction during challenging times.

Astrid holds PACFA credentials - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflects affiliation with a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She meets people where they are and offers steady, patient guidance as they work toward meaningful change.

Approach-informed online therapy with flexible delivery

Astrid uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and learn skills for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action. ACT can be especially useful for ongoing anxiety, stress, and life transitions where someone wants to live in line with what matters most.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is often effective for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problems that respond to practical skills and structured planning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Astrid works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress is made and as priorities shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy into everyday life while still working with a licensed professional.