Counsellor profile
Stephen Hossack, ACA
Australia
ACA counsellor for anger and relationships
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- CredentialsACA
- RegistrationACA, Australia / 8113
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAustralia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship conflict
- Practical coping skills
About Stephen
Stephen Hossack is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem, intimacy issues, parenting pressures, anger and career concerns. He speaks English and does not take international clients. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Stephen keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He helps people talk through what is happening, identify patterns that feed anger or anxiety, and practise new ways of responding. Conversations are direct and focused on small, realistic steps that can be tried between meetings.
His background includes long-term clinical work across common life problems such as divorce and separation, blended family issues and communication difficulties. He also supports people dealing with addiction, cancer-related adjustment, veterans issues, and midlife or career transitions. That range shapes a pragmatic approach to emotional and relational problems.
In practice Stephen emphasises clear goals, regular check-ins, and skill-building. People often work on breathing and grounding techniques, spotting triggers, repairing strained relationships, and setting boundaries. He helps clients track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
To begin a process with Stephen, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service model uses a cancellable subscription and session cost varies by location. Confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger and related issues. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger and replace them with more balanced responses; this is useful for workplace frustration and rumination. Behavioural strategies focus on practicing specific skills, such as breathing exercises, brief behavioural experiments, and communication rehearsals to reduce reactivity and improve interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, then tests which methods fit best. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress is tracked and new problems arise.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let people practise real-life communication skills between meetings. Stephen combines goal-setting, skills practice and follow-up checks to help integrate changes into everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related problems does he help with?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, frustration at work, and other anger-related struggles listed under relationship, family and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and practical, focusing on talking through problems, spotting patterns, and trying small behavioural changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and other common life issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not list specific formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting 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.