- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Supports life changes
About Astrid
Astrid West uses a person-centred approach to support people through difficult times. She is a PACFA counsellor who listens without judgement and helps clients find practical steps forward. Astrid aims to make the first session feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.
Astrid helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and addiction, and with big life changes such as grief or career shifts. She also addresses relationship concerns, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues and problems with self-esteem. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her areas of focus for people facing upheaval or loss.
Her short clinical background includes a mix of acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural strategies and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time spent on practical skills and small experiments to try between meetings. Astrid keeps language simple and concrete so people can use what they learn right away.
With three years of practice, she draws on a few structured approaches when they suit the person sitting across from her. She adapts the pace to each client and encourages clear, manageable goals. Astrid works in English and practises in Australia.
To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability. The subscription for sessions can be cancelled at any time if plans change.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Astrid commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions to move life in a chosen direction, which can help when change feels overwhelming. CBT looks at thinking patterns and behaviour, and provides practical tools for reducing anxiety, mood symptoms and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Astrid will talk through goals and preferences in the first sessions and together decide which methods to try. She adapts the pace and tools to suit each person's needs and encourages simple practices that can be used between meetings.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats available before booking since the profile does not list them. Many people find online counselling helps fit appointments around work, childcare and daily life, and it can make it easier to try short, focused check-ins or longer weekly sessions. Talk to Astrid when you match to agree how sessions will work and what will best suit your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Astrid commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and addiction, plus grief, self-esteem and career or relationship stresses.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Astrid blends person-centred listening with practical tools from ACT, CBT and solution-focused methods to set clear, manageable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Astrid has three years of counselling experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with PACFA and provides services in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps do I take to start working with Astrid?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.