Anne Stensletten, AHPRA

Anne Stensletten is an AHPRA-registered psychologist with four years of professional therapy experience in Australia. She moved into psychology after many years working in a different field and brings that varied background into her sessions. Anne focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression, and supports those facing relationship difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She also works with people who identify as neurodivergent and those living with learning differences. Chronic pain and long-term health challenges are another area she often addresses, alongside concerns such as self-esteem and motivation. Anne believes clients are the experts in their own lives and draws on their strengths to make change possible.

In sessions she aims to create a practical space for problem solving and emotional processing. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, while also allowing time to understand how past experiences shape present reactions. She helps people build skills for day-to-day coping as well as clearer ways to communicate with others.

Anne values small, achievable steps and works at a pace that suits each person. She encourages people to notice progress, even when it feels slow, and to use their existing resources to tackle difficult moments. Taking the first step, she says, is an important part of finding a more fulfilling life.

Her practice is based in Australia and she offers sessions in English and Norwegian. Prospective clients should use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Anne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skill-building with reflective work. One approach focuses on teaching coping strategies and behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and manage stress; this involves simple exercises and repeated practice to build new habits. Another approach centres on understanding how past experiences shape current reactions, helping people process trauma and improve emotional regulation through guided conversations and pacing.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify goals and preferences, and adjusts methods as therapy progresses. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful and relevant to daily life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can happen between other commitments. It can also let someone choose a quieter environment or opt for lower-bandwidth options if that suits them better. Appropriately registered therapists will help match approach and format to what makes sense for each person.