Itay Lahav, PACFA - Therapist in Australia

Trauma and attachment
Stress and sleep support
Short or long-term work

About Itay

Itay Lahav is a psychodynamic psychotherapist with 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, sleep difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse. She works with adults who want to understand patterns that keep causing pain and rebuild a more stable day-to-day life. Her approach is calm and attentive, aimed at making therapy a dependable place to think things through.

She uses psychodynamic work to look at long-standing patterns and Attachment-Based ideas to make sense of relationships and closeness. Client-Centred methods keep the work grounded in what the person wants right now. Trauma-Focused tools are used when past events are getting in the way of daily functioning.

Itay offers both shorter focused work and longer, in-depth therapy depending on what a person needs. She pays close attention to the therapeutic relationship and aims to make each session feel purposeful and manageable. Practical concerns such as sleep, coping after disaster, and chronic pain are addressed alongside emotional patterns.

She is credentialed with PACFA in Australia and has two decades of clinical practice. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Prospective clients are encouraged to check current session formats before booking.

How these approaches shape online work

Itay draws on psychodynamic therapy to help people understand recurring life patterns and emotional habits. This approach looks at how past experiences influence current feelings and relationships and can help when someone wants deeper insight into longstanding difficulties.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how people form connections and respond to closeness or separation. It can be helpful for those troubled by relationship patterns, abandonment fears, or difficulties with trust after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's goals, needs and pace. That decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so the work stays practical and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not detailed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It may also help people keep regular appointments while managing ongoing commitments or health issues, with the therapist adjusting session length and focus to match each person's circumstances.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, sleep difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as attachment difficulties and body-mind concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style blends psychodynamic thinking with client-centred listening and attachment-focused ideas, offering both exploratory and practical work tailored to a person's needs.

How much clinical experience does the counsellor have?

She has 22 years of professional experience working in mental health and psychotherapy in Australia.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist holds PACFA credentialing and practises in Australia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside Australia work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What is the first step to begin therapy?

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