Josephine Sultana , AASW

Josephine Sultana is an accredited mental health social worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Counselling and Human Services, with a specialised focus in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).

Across more than 15 years in public and private mental health settings, Josephine has supported adolescents, adults, parents, and older adults facing a wide range of emotional and lifestyle challenges. She has worked in private practice since 2016 and has particular experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, and women’s emotional health concerns including hormone-related issues such as PCOS. Her listed specialties also include relationship and family matters, grief, addiction, sleep difficulties, parenting, intimacy-related issues, and career and life transitions.

Josephine blends psychological therapies with integrative health perspectives. She is a Registered Integrative Health Practitioner Level 2 and is registered with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). Using complementary, evidence-informed strategies, she incorporates functional assessments such as the Organic Acids Test (OAT) and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to help identify biochemical imbalances, nutrient gaps, inflammation, or toxin exposure that may be affecting mood, energy, or cognitive functioning. This allows her to design personalised plans that address both emotional and physiological factors.

Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Josephine draws on modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and attachment-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Josephine draws on several evidence-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress, offering practical strategies for managing symptoms. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on deepening awareness of emotions, clarifying emotional needs, and reshaping emotional responses - it is especially useful for relationship, trauma, and attachment-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and values-based work to build psychological flexibility, helping clients respond to difficult thoughts and feelings while pursuing a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Josephine works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and drawing on integrative tools when helpful.

Online therapy with Josephine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent support across different formats and communication styles.