- 27 years experience
- AASW counsellor
- Values-based approach
About Rohan
Rohan Holt is an AASW counsellor with 27 years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, or anger. Rohan aims to make the first steps straightforward and respectful for anyone nervous about starting therapy.
Rohan works in a down-to-earth way and adapts sessions to each person. Conversations focus on real problems and practical next steps. He listens for patterns in relationships, behaviour and thinking, then helps people try new approaches that fit their life.
He uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of him. That can include acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values, attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, and cognitive strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts. Emotion-focused methods and client-centred listening may also be part of the work.
Rohan has supported people through a wide range of concerns beyond his main areas. These include chronic pain, illness and disability, caregiving stress, body image, adoption and foster-care issues, ageing challenges, and communication or commitment difficulties. He adjusts pace and focus to suit each person.
People who choose to work with Rohan can expect respectful conversation, clear goals and flexible planning. He encourages small, steady changes and checks in on what is working as therapy progresses.
Rohan works in a down-to-earth way and adapts sessions to each person. Conversations focus on real problems and practical next steps. He listens for patterns in relationships, behaviour and thinking, then helps people try new approaches that fit their life.
He uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of him. That can include acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values, attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, and cognitive strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts. Emotion-focused methods and client-centred listening may also be part of the work.
Rohan has supported people through a wide range of concerns beyond his main areas. These include chronic pain, illness and disability, caregiving stress, body image, adoption and foster-care issues, ageing challenges, and communication or commitment difficulties. He adjusts pace and focus to suit each person.
People who choose to work with Rohan can expect respectful conversation, clear goals and flexible planning. He encourages small, steady changes and checks in on what is working as therapy progresses.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
AASW · Australia
Languages
English
How Rohan’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that match those values, which can reduce the hold of difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours to ease symptoms like anxiety and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect current connections and aims to build more secure ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as the work unfolds. That collaboration helps keep sessions relevant and practical.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people use quieter surroundings, reduce the need for long commutes and make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt these methods effectively for remote sessions, focusing on clear tasks and regular review of progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rohan help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger and coaching-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Rohan works in a practical, respectful way and tailors conversations to each person’s needs with a focus on clear steps and goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has 27 years of professional experience working with a wide range of client concerns and presenting problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available and can international clients access services?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Rohan?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.