- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Relationship help
About Pauline
Pauline Sten offers practical, down-to-earth support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks plainly and helps clients identify small, doable steps that make day-to-day life easier. Pauline aims to create a calm, steady space where people can work through what feels overwhelming and build clearer routines and choices.
Pauline has six years of professional experience in Australia and holds PACFA accreditation. She believes each person knows their story best and brings their own strengths to change. In sessions she focuses on listening, asking straightforward questions and helping clients spot patterns that get in the way of progress.
Her practice covers common pressures such as work stress, relationship conflict, and the pull of addictive behaviours. She also supports people facing abandonment and attachment issues, separation or divorce, and challenges linked to family of origin, control, guilt or shame.
Pauline works with the whole picture when concerns overlap, such as co-morbidity or mixed mood and substance issues. Her style is collaborative and practical - clients set goals and she helps break them into manageable steps. She offers encouragement while holding a steady focus on what the person wants to change.
Starting therapy with Pauline involves a clear first step and practical planning. She helps people find sustainable ways to manage symptoms and rebuild confidence one step at a time.
How therapeutic approaches work online and in practice
Pauline uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on breaking problems into smaller, manageable steps and changing unhelpful behaviour patterns; this helps with anxiety, low mood and addiction by creating practical routines and responses. Another approach centres on exploring attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and understanding in current relationships and reduce repeated hurt from past events.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Pauline treats this as a collaborative process – she will talk with each person about goals, test different ways of working, and adjust methods to suit what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays relevant and realistic.
Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy life, for example by making it easier to schedule during a lunch break or reducing travel time. Because session formats are not specified in her biography, please confirm available formats before booking. The practical benefits to discuss include easier scheduling, shorter check-ins when needed, and flexibility to keep progress moving between in-person appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Pauline focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as attachment, control issues and family of origin problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, spotting unhelpful patterns and setting small, achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Pauline has six years of professional experience working with people in Australia.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds PACFA accreditation and works from Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.