PACFA

Stevan Stankovic , PACFA

Therapist in Australia

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About Stevan

Stevan Stankovic approaches counselling with a blend of compassion and directness, committed to helping people grow in tangible ways. He creates a calm, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences honestly while keeping attention on meaningful progress and practical change.

His work is both goal-focused and reflective, supporting people as they navigate stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Stevan helps clients build clarity and self-awareness while teaching practical tools that can be applied between sessions. He believes that lasting growth comes from a balance of empathy and gentle challenge - being heard and also encouraged to move forward.

Attachment-based insights are often woven into his practice. Attachment styles are described as the emotional patterns formed in early relationships that influence how people connect, cope, and respond under pressure as adults. Whether clients are familiar with this framework or are encountering it for the first time, Stevan uses it in a grounded, practical way to support understanding and change.

Together with clients he focuses on strengthening emotional resilience, developing clearer boundaries, and cultivating a more secure relationship with oneself and with others.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Stevan commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy, tailoring each approach to the client's needs. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress, and then developing concrete skills to change those patterns - it is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way to reduce their ongoing impact on daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Stevan treats that as a collaborative process. He will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and life context together with them, adjusting methods as progress is made and new needs appear.

Online therapy with Stevan offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage from home or work, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue care through transitions, while working with a licensed professional to pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Stevan Stankovic have?

Stevan Stankovic has 5 years of experience.

Is Stevan Stankovic a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds PACFA. PACFA is a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia.

In which languages does Stevan Stankovic provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Serbian.

Where is Stevan Stankovic located?

He is located in Australia.

How can I work with Stevan Stankovic as my therapist?

You can work with Stevan Stankovic through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Stevan Stankovic work with international clients?

Stevan Stankovic does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stevan Stankovic cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English, Serbian

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