Edson Taruva , AASW

Edson Taruva is a credentialed Australian practitioner with 16 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and anger. He holds the AASW credential - a membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers - and applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support clients facing a range of emotional and behavioural challenges.

Edson approaches therapy from the view that each person is the expert of their own story and that recognising and using personal strengths is key to progress. He acknowledges the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and aims to support and empower people as they take initial and ongoing steps toward change. Whether addressing coping with strong emotions, recovering from past abuse, or working through patterns related to addiction, he focuses on collaborative work that builds practical skills and promotes steady growth.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Edson works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues people bring to therapy. One common approach is skills-based work for stress and anxiety - practical strategies and exercises that help people manage overwhelming thoughts and bodily symptoms so they can function better day to day. Another focus is trauma-informed work - supportive methods that help people process past abuse and post-traumatic stress at a pace that feels manageable and promotes recovery. He also uses relapse-prevention and behaviour-focused strategies when addressing addictions - helping clients identify triggers, build coping plans, and strengthen supports to reduce harm and regain control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Edson collaborates with clients to identify goals, assess what feels most useful, and adjust techniques over time so therapy fits each person’s needs, preferences, and pace. Licensed professionals and therapists can combine these methods to create a personalised plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations while still working with a qualified therapist.