Josephine Sultana , AASW

Josephine Sultana is an accredited mental health social worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She combines over 15 years of clinical experience across public and private mental health settings with specialized postgraduate training to support adolescents, adults, parents, and older adults facing emotional and life challenges.

Since moving into private practice in 2016, Josephine has focused on conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and burnout, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, and women’s emotional health including hormone-related issues like PCOS. Her work also addresses intimacy and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and the complex needs that arise in blended families and adoption or foster care situations.

Her practice is informed by evidence-based psychological therapies. She trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy during her master’s studies and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Josephine describes her style as warm, collaborative, and grounded in research-informed methods that help people build practical tools and greater self-awareness.

Josephine has also extended her skill set into integrative mental health, training as an integrative health practitioner and registering with complementary therapy bodies. She is trained to use functional assessments such as the Organic Acids Test and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis to explore biochemical or nutritional factors that may be associated with mood, energy, stress tolerance, or cognitive functioning. This layered approach supports personalised care that considers psychological, lifestyle, and physiological influences on wellbeing.

Across all areas of practice Josephine aims to help people gain clarity, feel understood, and develop sustainable strategies to move toward a more balanced and meaningful life.

Approaches that guide online care with Josephine Sultana

Josephine integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems, offering practical techniques for coping and problem solving. Emotion-Focused Therapy supports deeper recognition and processing of emotional experiences so individuals and couples can better understand patterns in relationships and manage trauma or grief. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values-based action and mindfulness, helping people build psychological flexibility to manage distress and pursue a meaningful life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Josephine works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances and then tailors a blend of methods that best fits those needs. Therapy is guided by the client’s priorities and is adjusted over time as progress and challenges evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or while juggling work, caregiving, and other commitments. Remote formats support continuity of care, allow for timely check-ins, and can be combined with between-session tools and exercises to reinforce progress.