Chitra Tiwari, AASW

Chitra Tiwari works with people who feel overwhelmed, stressed or stuck. She provides a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk frankly about anxiety, depression, eating concerns, addiction or anger. Chitra speaks English, Hindi and Nepali, and aims to match the pace of each person she sees.

Chitra uses practical tools to manage strong emotions and everyday stress. She also offers longer work focused on understanding patterns like avoidant or dependent behaviours, body image concerns, and issues that follow illness, injury or caregiving roles. Sessions can include strategies for communication, coping with grief or separation, and managing urges around drug or alcohol use.

Her background includes seven years working in mental health settings and community services, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support change. Chitra holds AASW, which denotes membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects her professional standing in that organisation.

She aims to tailor each plan to the person, combining short-term coping skills with deeper reflective work when needed. Chitra also addresses immigration-related stress, family problems, guilt and forgiveness, and feelings of emptiness that can underlie other concerns.

If someone is ready to begin, Chitra asks them to complete the service's matching questionnaire and book a first session. She helps people set realistic, practical goals and reviews progress as therapy continues.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Chitra works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding patterns. One common approach she uses teaches emotion regulation and coping skills to reduce intense stress and anxiety; this involves step-by-step techniques people can practise between sessions to feel steadier. Another strand of her work looks at behaviour and relationship patterns, helping people notice avoidant or dependent ways of coping and try new, healthier responses over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Chitra reviews a person's goals, daily routines and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try, adjust them as needed, and check progress regularly so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel time and making scheduling easier. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Practical benefits include easier access when juggling work or caregiving, the option for a shorter check-in on a busy day, and fewer disruptions to routine while sustaining ongoing support.