Josephine Sultana, AASW

Josephine Sultana is an AASW social worker with 15 years’ experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues. She works with adults, parents and older adults who are coping with life changes, trauma, addiction and low mood. Her aim is to help people feel understood and build practical skills that fit day-to-day life.

She keeps therapy straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on what’s most pressing and on small, workable steps between appointments. Josephine uses clear language and practical exercises so people leave with tools they can use straight away.

Her clinical background blends psychological approaches with attention to physical health. She trained in counselling and social work and now also practises as an Integrative Mental Health Practitioner. That means she considers lifestyle, nutrition and biological factors alongside emotions and behaviour when they appear relevant.

Josephine draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to notice thought patterns, Emotion-Focused Therapy to deepen emotional awareness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based coping. She adapts methods to each person’s needs rather than applying one fixed program.

Her work often includes exploring attachment and relationship dynamics, body image and intimacy concerns, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving stress. People who choose her can expect a warm, down-to-earth style, practical planning, and a focus on long-term, sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Josephine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and committing to actions that reflect what matters most, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and life transitions. EFT helps people recognise and make sense of their emotional responses, which can improve emotional clarity and deepen self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Josephine will discuss options and tailor methods to the person’s needs, goals and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative process and checks in about what helps and what needs changing.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy weeks, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are preferable. Speak with the service when booking to clarify how sessions are scheduled and what format will be used.