Anne Stensletten, AHPRA

Anne Stensletten is an AHPRA-registered psychologist who brings four years of therapy experience to her work. She wrote that she moved into psychology after a long career in another field, and she uses that background to relate to people making major life changes. Anne aims to make the first steps feel manageable and supportive.

Anne helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. She has experience with neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD, and an interest in assisting people living with chronic pain.

Sessions focus on the client’s story and strengths. Anne believes clients are the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to set realistic goals. Conversations are practical and aimed at small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.

People who are navigating midlife shifts may find her approach relevant, particularly when change brings stress, identity questions or relationship strain. She accepts that starting therapy takes courage and offers a calm, steady presence while clients try out new ways of coping.

Anne is based in Australia and offers therapy in English and Norwegian. The profile notes that international clients are not currently accepted. To begin, a person follows the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist’s availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Anne describes her clinical approach as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method helps people identify patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to anxiety and low mood, then practises alternative responses to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes building on a person’s strengths and past successes to boost confidence and cope with relationship challenges or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anne will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts plans as progress is made. This is collaborative rather than prescriptive, and the aim is to match methods to what a person wants to change.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows a person to continue work with a therapist during life changes or when attending in-person sessions is difficult.