- Social anxiety support
- Emotionally Focused Therapy ideas
- Parenting transition help
About Katharine
Katharine Ormonde is an AASW social worker with 16 years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem and depression, and pays particular attention to social anxiety and phobia. She speaks English and offers help for issues like loneliness, guilt and communication problems.
Katharine focuses on practical conversations that help people name difficult feelings and try new ways of responding. She uses Emotionally Focused Therapy ideas to help people notice patterns such as criticism or withdrawal, and to practise clearer, calmer communication. Sessions aim to make small, manageable shifts rather than big, fast fixes. Meetings with her typically include checking what matters most right now, learning small skills to reduce anxiety, and practising different ways of speaking about hard feelings. She uses straightforward language and occasional humour to keep discussions direct and grounded. People who find social situations or speaking up hard will find a focus on managing anxiety and building clearer interaction skills. To start, clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally Focused Therapy ideas are used to help people notice and change unhelpful interaction patterns. That involves naming emotions, tracking how people respond when they feel overwhelmed, and practising clearer ways of asking for what they need. This approach can help with relationship tension and with managing anxious responses to social situations.Skills-based anxiety work focuses on short, practical exercises to reduce immediate distress. These might include grounding techniques, stepwise exposure to feared social situations, and rehearsal of conversational skills. The aim is small, achievable changes that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps shape the focus of ongoing sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you want to try a particular arrangement, mention it when completing the short matching questionnaire so it can be discussed at your first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are listed as a particular focus.
What is her therapy style like?
She takes a practical, conversational style and uses Emotionally Focused Therapy ideas to identify interaction patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are focused and down-to-earth.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working as a social worker and counsellor in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.