- Self esteem
- Coping with change
- Body image
About Chrysanthi
Chrysanthi Taifalos is an AASW social worker with three years of professional experience in Australia. She helps people who are struggling with self-esteem, confidence and motivation. She also supports those facing life changes and the questions that follow.
She works in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on talking through what feels stuck and finding practical steps forward. Conversations cover body image, communication problems, forgiveness and developing self-love when those issues come up.
Chrysanthi aims to create a non-judgemental space so people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. She listens and reflects back what she hears, then helps turn reflections into small, manageable actions. That approach suits people who want clear, practical talk rather than abstract theory.
In practice she helps people notice patterns that reduce confidence and tests small changes to behaviour. Work might include setting short goals, practising different ways of speaking up, or rehearsing self-directed phrases to shift inner criticism. These tasks are simple and repeatable between sessions.
People often come with a sense of being stuck after work or relationship changes, or when health shifts a life plan. Chrysanthi helps clarify what matters next and supports practical steps towards that. To begin she asks about current concerns, recent changes and what a useful next step could look like for each person.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Chrysanthi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common strand is behavioural work that identifies patterns and tests small changes in daily life to build confidence and improve communication. This involves setting short goals and practising specific actions between sessions. Another common approach is structured reflective talking. This means listening to how someone describes themselves and their choices, then reflecting that back to help them notice unhelpful self-talk and consider alternatives. It can help with self-love, forgiveness and shifting body image concerns. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss what fits the person's needs and preferences, and adapt techniques over time. People and problems differ, so approaches may be mixed or adjusted as therapy progresses. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and enable brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also allow a quieter setting or fewer technical demands such as camera use, depending on which formats are available.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with self-esteem and confidence concerns, and helps people cope with life changes. Body image, communication problems, forgiveness and self-love are also within her focus.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She listens and reflects what she hears, then suggests small practical steps to try between sessions. Work often focuses on short goals and changing everyday behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds AASW and practices in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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