- Integrative mental health
- Practical coping tools
- Focus on wellbeing
About Josephine
Josephine Sultana is an AASW social worker with 15 years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and the everyday toll of health challenges. She also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, addictions, anger and self‑esteem concerns. Her approach is practical and warm, aiming to help people find clearer ways to cope and make choices that fit their lives.
Josephine commonly links physical health and emotional wellbeing. She uses an integrative lens that looks at lifestyle, gut and hormonal influences alongside mood and behaviour. This means she explores factors that might be affecting sleep, energy and concentration as part of therapeutic work rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
Her style is collaborative and down‑to‑earth. Sessions focus on simple strategies that can be practised between meetings, clearer ways to understand feelings, and steps to reduce unhelpful patterns. She draws on a mix of approaches so interventions are tailored to each person’s needs.
Josephine trained in social work and counselling and has worked across public and private mental health services before moving into private practice in 2016. She combines psychological methods with integrative health tools to address both emotional and physiological contributors to wellbeing.
People who choose her often want straightforward, evidence‑informed help for managing life changes, chronic health concerns, caregiver stress and the emotional impact of illness. She aims to help clients build lasting tools for resilience and clearer daily routines.
Josephine commonly links physical health and emotional wellbeing. She uses an integrative lens that looks at lifestyle, gut and hormonal influences alongside mood and behaviour. This means she explores factors that might be affecting sleep, energy and concentration as part of therapeutic work rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
Her style is collaborative and down‑to‑earth. Sessions focus on simple strategies that can be practised between meetings, clearer ways to understand feelings, and steps to reduce unhelpful patterns. She draws on a mix of approaches so interventions are tailored to each person’s needs.
Josephine trained in social work and counselling and has worked across public and private mental health services before moving into private practice in 2016. She combines psychological methods with integrative health tools to address both emotional and physiological contributors to wellbeing.
People who choose her often want straightforward, evidence‑informed help for managing life changes, chronic health concerns, caregiver stress and the emotional impact of illness. She aims to help clients build lasting tools for resilience and clearer daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
AASW · Australia
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and adapting to health changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which suits issues like sleep problems, low mood and unhelpful coping. Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and working with core emotions to improve emotional regulation and relationship responses, and can help with grief, trauma responses and intimacy concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. Treatment is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can be more consistent. Online work can also make it simpler to link psychological strategies with lifestyle and health discussions, helping to coordinate practical steps that fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, grief and a range of issues linked to health challenges, plus relationship, parenting, sleep and addiction concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
The style is warm and collaborative with a focus on practical strategies and increased self‑awareness to manage daily life and emotional reactions.
How much experience does she have?
Jo has around 15 years of clinical experience across public and private mental health settings and has been in private practice since 2016.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.