- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life changes
About F.
F. Anne Sebastian is a PACFA clinical member counsellor with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults, young adults and adolescents on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also lists life purpose among her areas of focus.
Anne keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She helps people talk through family‑of‑origin issues, communication problems and relationship challenges. She also addresses commitment fears, abandonment and attachment concerns. Sessions can include attention to eating and body image difficulties, codependency and caregiver stress.
Her work is aimed at people feeling stuck after a change in work, relationships or health. She draws on evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to clarify what matters and to build manageable next steps. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, achievable adjustments.
Anne has experience supporting parents with adolescent issues and people facing transitions such as career shifts or complex family dynamics. She works in English and Malay and practices in Australia. Practical arrangements such as session length and cost vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. This lets Anne learn about priorities and helps decide what to focus on first. She aims to collaborate on realistic, day‑to‑day strategies rather than promising quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Anne uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, trauma and life transitions. One common approach focuses on practical strategies to manage anxiety and low mood, teaching simple skills for breathing, pacing activities and breaking tasks into smaller steps. Another approach looks at attachment and abandonment issues, helping people understand patterns in relationships and try new ways of communicating and relating. These approaches are used to address problems like communication breakdowns, caregiver stress and feelings of being stuck.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Anne will collaborate with each person to decide which technique fits their goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so methods can be adjusted if something is not helping. The emphasis is on finding workable methods, not on a single prescribed route.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check‑ins during a workday or by accommodating different time zones for domestic clients. It also allows people to use sessions without needing to be on camera if they prefer, or to choose a video meeting when visual cues help the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Malay
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Anne works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also addresses family‑of‑origin issues, communication and relationship problems.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques and short, practical steps to clarify priorities and create manageable next actions. Conversations focus on present challenges and everyday adjustments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience supporting adults, young adults and adolescents.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a PACFA clinical member counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Malay.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.