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Natalija Stefanovic

Natalija Stefanovic, PACFA

Australia

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PACFA counsellor - Young adult issues and anxiety

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Self-esteem support

About Natalija

Natalija Stefanovic is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with four years of professional experience. She works with young adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns. She also assists with career questions, coping with life changes, addictions and mood difficulties such as depression and anger.

Natalija uses clear, direct conversations to help people sort out what matters most to them. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and small changes that can make daily life easier. She pays attention to issues that often overlap, like sleep problems, body image and the effects of trauma.

She offers support around neurodiversity and related challenges, including autism and Asperger syndrome, and addresses practical problems such as chronic illness, fertility concerns and immigration-related stress. Family of origin and codependency issues are also part of her work.

Natalija frames therapy as a collaborative process where goals are discussed and reviewed. She helps people clarify values, improve communication and manage symptoms so they can feel steadier in work and relationships. Her approach focuses on concrete skills and realistic next steps.

Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking, and to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How therapeutic approaches and online sessions fit together

Many approaches used in therapy teach practical skills and ways of thinking that help with stress, anxiety and relationship problems. One common method focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxious thinking and improve mood. Another method emphasises building clear communication and behaviour changes to solve repeated relationship and self-esteem problems. These methods aim to give simple tools you can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences and daily life. That may mean trying different methods for a few sessions and adapting the plan based on what feels most useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or travel by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Phone options can be useful for those who prefer not to be on camera, and video sessions let people keep face-to-face interaction when that helps discussion. Talk to the therapist during the matching process about which format best suits your routine and needs.

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

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Natalija work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus career questions, addictions, depression and anger.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on clear steps and skills to manage day-to-day problems and improve communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with adults in Australia.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is credentialed with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, PACFA, and practices in Australia.

Can I speak with her in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Session cost varies by location; therapy uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to meet her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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