- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and ADHD
- Addiction support
About Astrid
Astrid West is a PACFA counsellor with three years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction and big life changes. Astrid offers a direct, listening approach and encourages open conversation about what feels hard right now.
She focuses on practical day-to-day concerns that often come up in early adulthood. That includes pressure around study and work, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, and the sense of being stuck after a major change. Sessions aim to identify small, useful steps you can try between meetings.
Astrid uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She adapts these to the particular problem you bring rather than following a single script. You can expect a mix of talking, planning and simple exercises to practise on your own.
She also works with a broad range of related issues such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, body image concerns, impulsivity and substance use challenges. Astrid is willing to discuss how these link to work, relationships and daily routines so therapy fits your life.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered in Australia. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, follow the site process to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Astrid uses therapy approaches online
Astrid uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and to identify values that guide practical action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and feeling unsure about the future.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going, and then testing different responses. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety and changing unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Astrid will discuss your situation and preferences and together you can choose which methods to try. The process is collaborative and can change as your needs change.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work or other daily routines. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so you can use a regular break for a session. Appropriately qualified therapists will help match session length and frequency to your goals.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Astrid work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction and life transitions common in early adulthood.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining talk with exercises from ACT, CBT and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
Astrid has three years of experience working as a counsellor in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds PACFA and practises in Australia.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
Sessions are offered only to people in Australia; international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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