- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Reiss
Reiss Hurt is an AASW social worker with four years' experience working in Australia. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self‑esteem and motivation. He also works with concerns around career change, grief, addiction and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
Reiss uses practical strategies rather than abstract theory. He draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new behaviours. He also uses mindfulness skills and solution-focused methods to build small, achievable steps forward.
Clients can expect clear, direct conversations about what is getting in the way of change. Reiss pays attention to strengths and past successes, then breaks larger goals into short actions. Sessions often include simple exercises to try between appointments so progress is visible.
He has experience delivering focused psychological strategies for people with complex mental health needs. That background influences how he structures sessions and manages risk, while keeping the work practical and goal-oriented.
Reiss works with a broad range of issues including ADHD-related concerns, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and matters linked to BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture. He invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how they would like to work.
How Reiss uses focused approaches in online sessions
Reiss commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness approaches in his sessions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people test small changes to thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding strategies to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.He also draws on solution-focused techniques that prioritise short, achievable goals and motivational interviewing to clarify what matters most to a person. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together; the therapist will discuss goals, preferences and past attempts and agree on practical steps that feel workable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Reiss aims to structure online work so it can be used alongside everyday commitments, with exercises and brief between-session tasks that support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem, career questions, grief, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses cognitive behavioural and solution-focused methods to break broad problems into small, practical steps and tests changes between sessions.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years' experience and has delivered Focused Psychological Strategies with people who have complex mental health needs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AASW social worker practising in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what are the costs?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
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.