Counsellor profile
Catharina Oberholster, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - Anger and life changes
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- CredentialsAASW
- RegistrationAASW, Australia / 677932
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Afrikaans
- LocationAustralia
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Catharina
Catharina Oberholster is an AASW social worker with over 10 years of experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, life changes and anger. She works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or worn down by caregiving, work pressure or relationship strain. Sessions are conducted in English and Afrikaans. International clients are not currently accepted.
Catharina uses a person-centred way of working. Conversations focus on the person's strengths and what has helped already. She listens for practical patterns and then tries small, doable changes to reduce reactivity and frustration. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and to build alternative responses.
Solution-Focused Therapy is used to map small, immediate steps clients can try between sessions. That makes progress feel manageable and concrete rather than abstract. For people dealing with grief, caregiver strain or family of origin issues, this helps create short-term goals to move forward one step at a time.
Catharina avoids labels and aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. Therapy sessions are conversational and interactive. Clients can expect direct feedback, practical strategies and space to reflect on values, forgiveness, guilt and self-worth.
Her approach suits people who want clear tools and a steady, practical therapist to help them manage anger, depression, ADHD-related stress and life transitions. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and booking steps to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps clarify values and supports the client's own solutions. This approach is helpful for grief, relationship worries and feeling emotionally overwhelmed.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. In sessions clients learn to identify unhelpful thoughts and practise different responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, anger and low mood because it gives concrete skills to try between meetings.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move things forward. It narrows attention to what is already working and sets short-term goals. That can suit people who want manageable homework and quick ways to reduce reactivity or caregiver stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals, needs and preferences. That may mean shifting between person-centred listening, CBT exercises and solution-focused tasks as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online delivery can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or busy schedules, and it can allow shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when camera time is difficult. These practical benefits help sessions slot into everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Covers stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, depression and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred style that emphasises strengths, with practical CBT tools and solution-focused steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including caregiver stress and family of origin issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as AASW and works in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.