- Trauma-informed approach
- Neuro-affirming practice
- Practical skill building
About Katrina
Katrina Vlcek is an ACA counsellor who works with people facing anxiety, stress and life changes. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where adults and adolescents can talk about what’s happening and begin to make practical changes. Katrina writes plainly and listens closely so people feel understood as they take small steps forward.
She has three years of experience and a Bachelor of Counselling. Katrina helps with panic attacks and panic disorder, grief and loss, low self-esteem, burnout and emotional overwhelm. She also supports those navigating a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis, helping them reduce self-criticism and find strategies that suit their strengths.
Katrina uses a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming frame. She tailors sessions to the person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Techniques can include cognitive behaviour approaches, solution-focused ideas, narrative work and mindfulness exercises, depending on what a person needs.
Sessions focus on building practical skills and clearer understanding. People might work on managing panic symptoms, organising supports, improving daily routines or reducing shame and guilt. Katrina encourages small experiments so change feels doable and not overwhelming.
Her style is steady and collaborative. Katrina aims to help people increase resilience, notice progress, and choose strategies that fit their life and goals. She asks questions, listens reflectively and adjusts the work as needs evolve.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many of the approaches Katrina uses are drawn from well-known evidence-based techniques. Cognitive behaviour approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and can help people reduce panic symptoms and manage anxiety by testing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. Solution-focused ideas concentrate on small, practical steps and what a person wants to achieve next, which suits work on life transitions, goal-setting and improving day-to-day routines.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapy process. Katrina works collaboratively to decide which approaches suit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. That shared decision-making helps tailor sessions so they stay useful and relevant.
The practical benefit of online therapy is that it can fit into busy lives. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are listed when you select Start Therapy. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can use a break from work or other responsibilities more easily.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katrina commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, grief, low self-esteem and life transitions. Additional areas include ADHD, isolation, guilt and relationship communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and steady. Katrina uses a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approach and adapts techniques to each person.
What background and experience does she bring?
Katrina holds a Bachelor of Counselling and has three years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents through life challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and works from Australia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.