- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- CBT and narrative
About Kristopher
Kristopher O'Brien is an AASW social worker practising in Australia with five years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression and ADHD. He also focuses on life purpose and related concerns that follow big changes in work, health or relationships.
Kris keeps sessions practical and straightforward. He helps people talk through immediate problems and identify small steps they can try between meetings. Conversation is collaborative - client goals shape the pace and focus.
His background includes work in post-disaster recovery and supporting people with service backgrounds. That experience informs how he approaches recovery after sudden change and ongoing adjustment. He brings attention to everyday routines, coping skills and clear goals rather than abstract theory.
Kris draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing to tackle thoughts and habits that get in the way. He also uses narrative and solution-focused approaches to clarify values and workable next steps. Sessions tend to balance practical tools with reflective discussion.
People who come to him often want to regain direction after a setback or find purpose after a life change. He asks direct questions, suggests exercises to try between sessions, and revisits what works as priorities shift.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Kristopher uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behaviour changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and practical problems that respond to step-by-step experiments.He also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. This method focuses on your own reasons for change and helps build momentum without pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristopher treats the choice of method as collaborative and reviews what is and isn’t helping as goals evolve. He tailors the balance of practical tools and reflective conversation to the client’s needs and preferences.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue support after a major life change while you juggle work, family or recovery commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression and ADHD, plus related issues such as life purpose and post-trauma adjustment.
How does he typically approach feeling stuck?
He uses practical conversation and goal-focused exercises, combining cognitive behavioural techniques with narrative and solution-focused elements to clarify next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in mental health and post-disaster recovery settings in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Can I book sessions in other languages or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.