Therese Rich, AASW

Therese Rich is an Australian practitioner with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and the challenges of life change. She has worked in child safety and alongside children and parents from divorced and separated families, and has supported adults who have experienced abuse and trauma. Her current practice includes work with veterans and older adults, helping clients address issues such as motivation, self-esteem, confidence and depression.

Therese approaches therapy with an emphasis on empowerment and non-judgemental support. She aims to walk alongside clients as they explore their stories, build on their existing strengths and move toward more fulfilling and resilient ways of living. Her work attends to a wide range of concerns, including panic and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, relationship and attachment issues, and the stresses of caregiving and blended family dynamics.

Therese holds the AASW credential - a membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers - and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. She believes taking the first step toward change takes courage and offers steady, compassionate support throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Therese draws on trauma-informed practice to help people recover from abuse and other traumatic experiences. This approach focuses on understanding how trauma affects thoughts, feelings and relationships, and supports gradual healing through pacing and empathy.

She also uses a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert in their own life. This approach highlights existing resources and skills, helping clients build confidence and apply what already works for them to new challenges.

In practice, Therese emphasizes practical, skills-focused strategies for managing stress, anxiety and life transitions. These techniques aim to improve coping, reduce overwhelm and support clearer communication and problem solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Therese works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best for their goals, needs and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to create a tailored plan that evolves over time.

Online therapy with Therese is offered via 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 wherever clients are located in Australia and help maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods.