Dianne Koennecke , AASW

Dianne Koennecke is a qualified counsellor and social worker with 13 years of professional experience working with individuals, families and children since 2012. She supports people from all walks of life by attending to their social, emotional and spiritual or faith-related needs, adapting her approach to match each person’s situation and preferences.

Her work draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Brief Solution Focused therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, together with focused support for grief and loss. These approaches allow her to help clients identify practical steps forward, reframe difficult stories, and build coping skills for everyday challenges.

Dianne is also a member of the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers - which reflects her standing within the social work profession. For clients who wish to explore the role of faith in their healing, she integrates Christian perspectives when invited to do so, while tailoring sessions to each person’s values and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and creating a supportive space where clients lead the conversation; it helps people explore their values, clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping strategies for everyday life. Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about their experiences, separating them from their problems and opening up new possibilities for meaning and change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dianne works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy with Dianne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility around work, family and location. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity between sessions and use the format that feels most comfortable for the client while working with licensed professionals and therapists.