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Natalija Stefanovic

PACFA

Compassionate counsellor for eating and life challenges

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Confidence and motivation
  • Practical coping steps

About Natalija

Natalija Stefanovic is a counsellor credentialed with PACFA who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, confidence issues and motivation. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a respectful and compassionate space to talk through hard moments. Her tone is warm and straightforward to help people feel heard quickly.

Natalija adapts conversations and methods to each person’s needs. She focuses on practical ways to manage worry, improve self‑esteem and rebuild motivation. Sessions explore what matters to the client and small changes that make daily life feel more manageable.

She also helps with a wider range of concerns such as depression, anger, sleeping problems, addictions and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic pain and illness, immigration issues and aspects of autism and Asperger Syndrome. Natalija aims to address overlapping issues rather than treat problems in isolation.

With four years of professional experience, she brings down‑to‑earth support rather than technical jargon. People can expect straightforward conversation, listening, and collaborative goal setting. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Natalija invites people to shape the work together. She will tailor sessions to fit each person’s pace and priorities, and she encourages practical steps between meetings to build momentum.

Approaches that guide online sessions and support

Many evidence‑based therapeutic techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practise new, balanced ways of thinking to lower anxiety and improve mood. This is useful for stress, anxiety, body image and low confidence.

Another common approach emphasises skills practice and small behaviour changes. It involves setting achievable goals, trying new actions between sessions, and reviewing what worked. This approach can help with motivation, coping with life changes, sleeping problems and addiction‑related habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the person decide which methods fit best by discussing goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as the work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check‑ins when needed. They also make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life changes while still focusing on practical steps and steady progress.

Professional registration

PACFA Australia · No. 30182

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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

PACFA · Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

Natalija supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self‑esteem issues, plus eating and food‑related concerns and related matters.

What is her counselling style like?

She uses a warm, straightforward style and listens first to understand what matters to the person. Conversations are practical and tailored to individual goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience in Australia supporting a range of emotional and practical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is credentialed with PACFA and is based in Australia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside Australia work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

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