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Natalija Stefanovic

Therapist · Australia

Support for stress, relationships and self-esteem

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Natalija Stefanovic
Credentials
PACFA
Registration
PACFA, Australia · 30182
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Australia
  • compassionate listening
  • practical tools
  • PACFA credential

About Natalija

Natalija Stefanovic is a counsellor practising in Australia who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and self-esteem. She also helps with career worries, coping with life changes, addictions and mood difficulties. She works with people facing trauma, sleep problems, anger and depression. Natalija tailors conversations to each person and approaches sessions with respect and compassion.

Natalija has four years of professional experience and holds PACFA credentialing. She adapts her work to suit different needs rather than using a single fixed method. Sessions focus on practical steps that make day-to-day life more manageable. She helps people identify small changes that ease pressure and build confidence.

In sessions she listens closely and asks questions to clarify what matters most to the client. She discusses patterns in relationships and coping styles, and helps people try new ways of responding. She pays attention to co-occurring issues such as chronic illness, body image or neurodiversity, and adjusts the pace accordingly.

Natalija encourages people to set realistic goals and to notice progress between sessions. She offers support for issues connected to family of origin, immigration and fertility concerns. The work is collaborative, and she helps clients find strategies they can use in everyday life.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Natalija aims to make starting therapy straightforward. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Many practitioners who use evidence-based techniques combine short-term problem-solving with work on longer-standing patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical behavioural changes to ease anxiety, low mood and stress. This method helps people test new ways of responding and build confidence over time.

Another useful approach examines relationships and communication patterns. It looks at how past experiences shape current reactions and helps people experiment with clearer boundaries and healthier interaction styles. This can be helpful for relationship worries, codependency concerns and issues around intimacy and control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together what fits best. That decision considers the client's goals, preferences and how they respond to different techniques.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and to follow through with tasks between sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and what will suit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Natalija help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and career stress. Other areas include addictions, trauma, sleep problems, anger and depression.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative. She listens closely, asks clarifying questions and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns. She adapts her approach to suit each person rather than using a single rigid method.

What credentials and where is she based?

She holds PACFA credentialing and practises in Australia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

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