- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Career and direction
About Natalija
Natalija Stefanovic is a PACFA-credentialled counsellor in Australia with four years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, motivation and self-esteem. Natalija also supports people managing depression, anger, sleeping difficulties and life changes.
Her style is direct and practical. She talks through problems and helps people identify small, workable steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on realistic ways to change unhelpful patterns.
Natalija is familiar with addiction-related concerns and a range of family and personal issues, including communication problems, codependency and family of origin matters. She also supports people navigating fertility, immigration and chronic illness or pain. Autism and body image are additional areas she addresses.
She works with people across LGBT concerns and commitment or control issues. Natalija pays attention to how past experiences like trauma, dissociation or shame can affect current choices. Her approach aims to make difficult topics straightforward to talk about.
Practical planning and building coping skills are typical parts of sessions. She helps clients break bigger goals into concrete steps and checks progress together. New clients are guided through a clear first session so the next steps are easy to see.
Approaches for direction and day-to-day change
Many of the practical techniques used in counselling focus on changing current thoughts and behaviours. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative ways of thinking. These methods are useful for anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation.Behaviour-focused techniques break goals into concrete, repeatable steps. This can help with building confidence, improving sleep routines, managing anger and making steady progress on career or life changes. For issues linked to trauma or dissociation, trauma-informed strategies pay attention to pacing and stabilisation before moving into deeper material.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods suit the client’s goals, needs and preferences. She will adapt the plan as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower-bandwidth options. Discuss practical arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions work with everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career direction and coping with life changes, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses a practical, step-focused style that identifies manageable changes and checks progress over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is PACFA credentialled 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.
What are the session formats and cost arrangements?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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