Diana Otieno , AASW

Diana Otieno is an Australian credentialed social work professional with five years of practice supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She holds the AASW credential, which denotes registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects her training and standing within the profession.

Across her work she helps clients navigate both immediate challenges and longer-term patterns, including issues related to attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control struggles, divorce and separation, and other concerns. Her practice also addresses first responder issues, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and matters connected to gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and immigration stressors.

Diana works from a strengths-based perspective, honoring the view that each person is the expert in their own story and already possesses resources that can support change. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel achievable and affirms the courage it takes to begin, offering thoughtful, client-centered support to help people move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward valued goals. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that keep people stuck.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and emotion regulation. It can be especially useful for those dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or difficulties forming trusting connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Diana works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She centers the client's experience and adapts techniques to what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with Diana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.