- Trauma and attachment
- Relationship patterns
- Short or long work
About Itay
Itay Lahav is a PACFA-credentialled psychodynamic psychotherapist practising in Australia with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sleep problems and depression. She also focuses on trauma and abuse, attachment concerns and exploring life purpose and meaning.
Clients can expect sessions that look at how past relationships shape present feelings and choices. She uses psychodynamic ideas alongside attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. Conversations may cover patterns, early relational experiences and how those patterns play out now.
She supports people through both shorter focused work and longer, deeper therapy. That can mean a practical block of sessions to address a specific problem. Or it can mean ongoing work to understand repeating relationship patterns and emotional responses.
Her approach pays attention to the body-mind connection, so discussions may include how physical symptoms relate to emotions. She has experience with personality-related difficulties and with complex presentations that include dissociation or co-morbidity.
Sessions are offered in English and are intended for adults seeking clearer direction after changes in work, relationships or health. To begin, people follow the provider’s process for matching and scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches for online work and practical fit
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current expectations and emotional responses. It can help with trust issues, insecurity in relationships and patterns that repeat over time. Client-centred therapy focuses on a person’s perspective and supports them to clarify their own priorities and choices; it is useful for people deciding what matters next after a major change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how much time a person wants to commit. Together they will decide whether shorter-term focused sessions or longer in-depth work is best suited to the situation.
Confirm the therapist’s available session formats before booking, as specific delivery options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also permits continuity of therapy when life or location changes, while the therapist and client collaborate on which approach best supports the person’s goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, depression and trauma-related issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck after a life change?
She combines psychodynamic reflection with attachment-based and client-centred methods to explore patterns and choices influencing current stuckness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional practice in Australia working across a range of mental health difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialled with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.