Dianne Koennecke

Dianne Koennecke is an AASW social worker and counsellor with 13 years' experience. She helps people managing anger, stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She also supports those coping with relationship or family problems and caregiver strain.

Dianne uses plain conversation and practical steps in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients set small, manageable goals. She offers ways to lessen strong emotions and improve communication so day-to-day life feels easier.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy alongside solution-focused techniques. These methods are used to shift unhelpful thinking, rework personal stories, and build simple routines that reduce overwhelm. Sessions include reflective discussion and tried strategies to practise between appointments.

Dianne can bring faith into counselling when a client wishes to do so. That choice is always made by the person seeking help and shapes how conversations are framed. She works respectfully with varied beliefs and life contexts.

Clients can expect clear, short-term goals and a focus on what can change now. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the booking process.

How Dianne’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. It helps people feel heard and name what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches specific tools to reduce anxiety, anger and low mood. Narrative Therapy helps clients reframe their life stories so problems feel less defining and change becomes possible.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods that suit those aims. Decisions are made together so the plan reflects what the client wants to achieve.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when full sessions are impractical. For many people, remote sessions provide a flexible way to practise new skills and keep momentum between appointments.