- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Serife
Serife Erten is an ACA and PACFA counsellor with 28 years of experience based in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, career questions, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia.
She writes plainly and meets clients where they are. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Serife listens to what is causing difficulty and suggests small, manageable changes to try between meetings.
Her background includes work in private practice, community mental health, education and trauma-focused services. That range means she is used to supporting people through both sudden changes and longer-term struggles. She draws on clinical methods that help with thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
In sessions Serife combines approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside Narrative and Solution-Focused work. That mix is used to clarify values, identify helpful behaviours and develop coping strategies for anxiety, phobias and stress.
People can expect a straightforward, collaborative process. Serife asks about current challenges and goals, then suggests techniques to practise. Over time the focus is on building skills that make day-to-day situations easier to handle.
She offers work in English and Turkish and practises from Australia. Before booking, people should use the site matching tools to confirm session options and arrange an initial appointment.
How her approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters. It supports action based on personal values rather than being ruled by anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing thoughts, and changing routines that keep anxiety and phobias going. It is practical and skill-based, often useful for social anxiety. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help during intense anxiety or panic.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Serife works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT techniques and adding ACT or DBT skills as needed, based on how someone responds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. They let people practise skills in everyday situations and then bring reactions back into the next session for discussion. Appropriately qualified counsellors and therapists often use these practical benefits to maintain continuity of care while tailoring the approach to each person.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Turkish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, career, ADHD, social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She combines practical skill-building with reflection on values and behaviour.
How long has she practised?
She has 28 years of clinical experience across private practice, community mental health, education and trauma services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds ACA and PACFA credentials and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site tools, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.