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Natalija Stefanovic

Natalija Stefanovic

PACFA

Therapist · Australia · 4+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for everyday anger and anxiety

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  • Focused on clear goals
  • Evidence-based techniques
  • Respectful and compassionate

About Natalija

Natalija Stefanovic is a PACFA counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger and depression. She also supports those navigating relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, career uncertainty and life transitions. Her approach is kind and practical, aimed at helping people feel steadier day to day.

Natalija spends sessions listening carefully and tailoring the work to each person. Conversations are focused on concrete goals and small steps that build confidence. She aims to make therapy a collaborative place to try new ways of coping and managing strong emotions.

With four years of professional experience, Natalija has worked with people who also face trauma, addiction and sleep problems. She pays attention to how long-term health conditions, body image or neurodivergence might affect mental wellbeing. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques applied to real-life problems.

Natalija stresses respect, sensitivity and compassion in the therapeutic relationship. She helps clients break big challenges into manageable tasks and tracks progress over time. If someone wants a straightforward, non-judgemental way to tackle anger, anxiety or relationship issues, she offers that practical support.

People who speak English and live in Australia can follow the simple sign-up steps to begin. The first contact involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English

How evidence-based methods can work online

Many evidence-based approaches focus on learning skills and changing behaviour, which can be taught effectively in conversation. For example, cognitive techniques help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative responses to reduce anxiety and anger. These techniques are useful for everyday stress and worry.

Another common approach teaches practical coping strategies and behavioural experiments. This work involves setting small tasks between sessions and reviewing what changed. It is helpful for building confidence, improving sleep and managing strong emotions like anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, preferences and life situation. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need shorter phone conversations to manage energy and concentration.

At a glance

Listed location
Australia
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
PACFA
Languages
English
Registration (Australia)
PACFA · No. 30182

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Natalija supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and depression. She also works with relationship strain, self-esteem, career concerns and coping with life changes.

How would she describe her style in sessions?

Her style is practical and collaborative with an emphasis on small, achievable steps. Conversations are tailored to what each person needs and aims to build confidence over time.

What is her level of experience?

She has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions and sleep difficulties.

What credentials and location does she have?

Natalija is credentialed under PACFA and is based in Australia.

Can people who do not live in Australia work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in Australia and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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