- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Panic disorder support
About Kathleen
Kathleen Murray Forth is a PACFA practitioner with seven years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Kathleen also supports people facing social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, isolation, workplace pressure and relationship concerns such as attachment or communication problems.
Kathleen takes a clear, practical approach in sessions. She helps people notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to manage hard moments. Conversations focus on small, usable steps rather than long abstract explanations. This is aimed at reducing overwhelm and making change feel more possible.
In practice she helps people manage panic symptoms and social fears by breaking situations down into smaller parts. She also works with grief, shame and guilt through focused conversations that name the problem and explore manageable responses. Work on body image, sexuality and self-regard is straightforward and paced to each person’s comfort.
Sessions often include planning simple actions to try between meetings. Kathleen encourages checking what worked and what didn’t, then adjusting the plan. That steady cycle keeps progress practical and observable.
Her approach suits someone who wants clear steps, respectful discussion and steady support while they try different coping methods. People who prefer direct, calmly paced sessions about everyday problems often find this way of working helpful.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques such as behavioural exposure and skills training are commonly used for anxiety and phobia. Behavioural exposure involves approaching feared situations in small, planned steps so the reactions become easier to manage over time. Skills training teaches practical tools for managing panic symptoms, stress responses and uncomfortable social situations.Another common approach is grief-focused or problem-focused conversational work. This involves naming the issue, tracking how it shows up day to day, and testing small behavioural or thinking changes to reduce distress. These methods are aimed at concrete problems like panic attacks, workplace stress or persistent rumination rather than abstract theory.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods match the client's goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not being on camera, others like the structure of a scheduled video meeting; practical choices can be tailored to everyday life and commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia and panic attacks.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and step-focused, emphasising small actions and clear feedback rather than long theoretical discussions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with common mental health concerns in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with PACFA and works in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.