- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship repair
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Freya
Freya Browne is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 21 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse. She commonly helps people struggling with self-esteem, caregiving strain, family conflict and the practical fallout from separation or infidelity.
Freya uses a person-centred style that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and on building practical skills to manage overwhelming feelings. She combines this approach with methods drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns.
She also brings tools from emotionally-focused work and the Gottman method when relationship skills and communication are central concerns. That can look like structured exercises to improve listening, reduce reactivity and rebuild trust over time. For people who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault, she draws on her background in those areas to hold steady and safety-minded conversations about next steps.
Freya helps with issues linked to attachment, abandonment, dissociation and blended family stress. She supports parents and caregivers coping with burnout and the many decisions that come with family life. Practical problem-solving and clearer routines are common elements of her sessions.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Freya combines Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in ways that work well online. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and building a sense of agency so people can make their own decisions. That approach helps when someone feels unsure about next steps after big life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and repetitive thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Freya will discuss goals and preferences together and suggest which methods to try. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts the focus as needs change during therapy.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets between sessions, so therapeutic work can extend into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and the effects of trauma and abuse. Freya also helps with self-esteem, caregiver stress, blended family issues and separation concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a person-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques. The focus is on small, practical steps and noticing patterns that get in the way of forward movement.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working in Australia, including roles addressing domestic violence and sexual assault.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people located in Australia.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.