- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Confidence building
About Natalija
Natalija Stefanovic is a PACFA counsellor based in Australia with four years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and motivation. Her work also covers concerns such as sleep problems, addiction, anger and low mood.
She focuses on practical conversations and clear steps rather than abstract labels. Sessions tend to look like a mix of talking through current problems, trying small changes between meetings, and checking what helped. Natalija aims to make discussions straightforward and easy to follow for people who find social situations or new relationships hard.
Natalija also supports people dealing with life transitions and career stresses. She spends time on communication skills and confidence-building so people can practise interactions that currently feel difficult. Topics such as body image, chronic illness, fertility questions and immigration stress are also within her scope.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, family of origin issues, dissociation and co-morbidity when these appear. She works with issues connected to autism and Asperger syndrome and with people exploring identity and LGBT concerns.
Sessions are structured and goal-oriented, with regular review of progress. People are encouraged to use a short matching questionnaire before their first appointment so sessions can begin focused on what matters most. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches for social anxiety and practical support
Evidence-based techniques are central to Natalija's work. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that can increase social worry. These methods focus on identifying specific thoughts and testing them with small behavioural experiments in everyday situations.Behavioural strategies are also used to reduce avoidance and build confidence. This can include gradual exposure to feared social settings and practising short, manageable tasks that increase social contact and communication skills over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Natalija discusses options with clients and adapts techniques to suit individual needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what each person is comfortable trying.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while working on social anxiety and related goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, sleep problems, addictions, anger and low mood among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on clear conversations, skill-building and small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in Australia.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is credentialed with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.