- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Bipolar support
About Stylianos
Stylianos 'Stel' Papastratis is an ACA counsellor in Australia with more than 21 years' experience in mental health. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and bipolar disorder. He has helped people who face psychosocial and mild intellectual disability challenges as well.
Stel has worked across non-profit organisations, government settings and private clinics in Australia, the UK and continental Europe. That variety means he has seen many different ways stress and anxiety show up in everyday life. He aims to make it straightforward to talk about the things that make social situations hard.
His training includes a Bachelor and Honours in Psychological Sciences, a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, and diplomas in Professional Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy. He also completed Basic and Advanced Certification in Emotional Freedom Technique. These qualifications are part of how he shapes practical sessions.
In sessions he focuses on clear steps people can try between meetings. He pays attention to how relationships, grief and physical health affect mood and anxiety. Conversations are time for noticing patterns, practising coping skills and adjusting what isn’t working.
Stel speaks English and Greek and has worked with clients across several countries. He asks people to take a short matching questionnaire before their first session so he can understand their main concerns and how best to begin.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Stel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make problems clearer and more manageable. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing those thoughts with small behavioural steps, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Another approach works with bodily responses and relaxation strategies to reduce the intensity of panic or social fear, teaching practical ways to lower physical arousal.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Stel will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and everyday life. He listens to what has or hasn’t helped in the past and adjusts methods as sessions progress.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Appropriately qualified therapists can use these formats to keep therapy practical and focused on day-to-day improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and bipolar disorder, among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions focus on practical steps, noticing patterns and learning coping skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has more than 21 years of professional experience in mental health across non-profit, government and private settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Can I work with him if I speak Greek?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.