- Stress management
- Social anxiety
- Workplace issues
About Hannah
Hannah Royal is an AHPRA-registered practitioner with five years of professional experience. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career difficulties and the challenge of big life changes. Her practice includes support for social anxiety and phobia alongside other mood and workplace concerns.
Hannah uses everyday language in sessions and encourages clients to identify their own strengths. She sees the person as the expert in their life and helps them apply practical steps to reduce overwhelm. Conversations are focused and paced to suit how each person prefers to work.
Her background includes guided support for attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems and problems with guilt or forgiveness. Hannah also supports people facing pregnancy and childbirth related concerns and those coping with phobias. She aims to break concerns into manageable parts so progress feels doable.
Sessions often cover practical strategies for managing anxiety, skills for clearer communication at work and tools to rebuild confidence. Hannah helps people weigh options for career or relationship decisions and practise new ways of interacting. The approach is straightforward and directed toward real-life changes.
People who find meeting new people, speaking up or being watched difficult may find sessions useful for rehearsing small steps. Hannah asks about what matters most, then works with clients to set short, achievable goals. The focus is on steady, manageable change over time.
Approaches you can expect and how online sessions work
Hannah uses evidence-based techniques that focus on concrete skills and behaviour change. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations to reduce anxious responses. This method is useful for social anxiety and phobias where feared outcomes can be examined and adjusted.Another approach focuses on behaviour activation and stepwise exposure. It involves planning small, manageable actions that gradually build confidence in social or work settings. This helps when avoidance has strengthened fears and limits day-to-day functioning.
Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process. Hannah will talk through options, explain what each method involves, and work with the client to pick techniques that match their goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or study, reduce travel time and allow quicker short check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling and any practical needs when you book to find an arrangement that fits your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career matters and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobias.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions use plain language and a focused approach that looks for practical steps. She encourages clients to build on their existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
Hannah has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.