- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Grief and loss
About Stephen
Stephen Hossack is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. He works with people who are coping with stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, low self-esteem and trauma and abuse. He also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger and career doubts.
Stephen keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what is most pressing and helps people name the thoughts and feelings that get in the way. He offers a calm presence while helping clients try small, manageable changes between sessions.
With experience across many life challenges, Stephen also helps with attachment concerns, blended family issues, addiction and separation or divorce. He works with issues such as guilt and shame, loneliness, midlife questions and men’s issues, and supports people facing cancer or military-related difficulties.
Sessions focus on problem-solving and improving how people cope day to day. Stephen encourages clear communication skills and practical steps that can reduce stress and improve relationships. He helps people build confidence in social situations and manage anxiety triggers in real life.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The subscription for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with the client’s location.
Approaches to anxiety and relationship work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques aim to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches look at patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety and teach simple strategies to test and shift those thoughts. Behaviour-focused techniques encourage gradual steps into feared social situations so people can build confidence through experience.Another useful approach focuses on communication and relationship skills. This involves practising how to state needs, set boundaries and respond differently in tense moments. It can help with family and intimacy-related problems as well as reducing recurrent arguments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits your goals, needs and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option, depending on the formats offered.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem and trauma and abuse.
How would he describe his way of working?
He keeps sessions practical and straightforward, helping people name thoughts and try small changes between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
Stephen has 16 years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the ACA and practises in Australia.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule your first session.