Counsellor profile
Josef Wopenka, AHPRA
Australia
Registered psychologist - Anger and relationships
Continue with JosefKey details
- CredentialsAHPRA
- RegistrationAHPRA, Australia / PSY0002285542
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAustralia
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT emotion skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Josef
Josef Wopenka is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and five years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain and anger. Josef also works with sleeping problems, self-esteem concerns and career-related stress.
He uses clear, practical steps in sessions rather than long theory talks. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change. Josef draws on approaches that help people notice thoughts, develop new habits and manage intense emotions.
Sessions often begin with a simple plan. That plan may include short behavioural tasks, reflection on how thoughts influence feelings, and skills for handling conflict and strong reactions. Josef explains techniques and then practices them with the person in the room.
For people carrying trauma or recurring painful memories, Josef may use processes aimed at reducing the hold of those memories and easing their emotional impact. He also uses methods that support motivation and forward movement when people feel stuck.
Josef frames progress as steady learning rather than sudden fixes. He encourages realistic, repeatable changes that can fit into everyday life. People who prefer direct, task-focused work about anger, relationships or day-to-day stress often find his style practical and straightforward.
How sessions work
How Josef uses ACT, CBT and DBT online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often include simple exercises to practise noticing thoughts and committing to small values-based actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. In remote sessions, CBT can involve tracking unhelpful thoughts, trying short behavioural experiments and reviewing results together. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These practical tools are useful when anger or intense reactions come up, and they can be practised with guidance during online meetings. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Josef will discuss the different methods and help choose what fits best for the person's goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made. Confirm the session formats available before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter mid-day check-in, or remove the need to travel. Ask what formats are offered and how they schedule sessions to see what suits everyday life.Areas of focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Josef help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues and anger, plus sleep, self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses direct, practical sessions with tasks and skills practice rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much professional experience does he have?
Josef has five years of clinical work experience in Australia.
What credential does Josef hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and practises in Australia.
Can I see him if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in Australia only.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats explicitly; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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.