- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Kathryn
Kathryn Furfaro is a PACFA counsellor based in Australia with three years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Kathryn uses clear, practical conversation to help people make sense of what is happening for them.
She focuses on what the client brings to sessions and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort. Kathryn pays attention to patterns such as attachment and abandonment concerns, and how these affect current relationships.
She also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness and disability, and the stresses of caregiving. Practical topics like communication problems, control issues, money struggles and managing impulsivity often appear in her work. Kathryn talks through coping strategies people can try between sessions.
Grief, separation and forgiveness are part of her caseload as well. She helps people who feel isolated or who are reassessing life purpose or facing a midlife shift. Body image, guilt and shame are discussed plainly so clients can make manageable changes.
Kathryn invites a steady, straightforward approach rather than quick fixes. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people set small, achievable steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the online therapy options.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Many practitioners use evidence-based techniques that focus on thinking patterns and behaviour change. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts that feed anxiety and low mood, and then try small behavioural experiments to shift those patterns. Behavioural techniques can include gradual exposure to feared social situations and rehearsing new skills to reduce avoidance. Attachment-focused ideas look at patterns in relationships and how earlier experiences affect current trust and closeness. Exploring these patterns can help with issues like abandonment, communication problems and feeling isolated. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that suit those aims. Adjustments are made if something does not feel helpful, so the plan evolves together. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people choose quieter times or lower-bandwidth options if that helps them engage with therapy.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear conversation and small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is PACFA credentialed and practices in Australia.
Can people meet with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary by location and sessions use 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.