- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Kathryn
Kathryn Furfaro is a PACFA credentialed counsellor in Australia with three years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and depression. Kathryn approaches each person as the expert on their own story and focuses on practical steps forward.
She listens for what matters most and helps people name the feelings beneath difficult moments. Sessions often include talking through the patterns that keep problems repeating. Kathryn encourages small, manageable changes rather than big, sudden shifts.
Kathryn also supports people dealing with abandonment and attachment issues. She addresses body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and the fallout from separation or divorce. Guilt and shame are listed among her focuses, and she will work with those feelings alongside related concerns like forgiveness and isolation.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Kathryn aims to identify what is getting in the way and to try practical strategies to reduce distress. She encourages clients to build on strengths they already have.
For someone worn down by worry or loss, Kathryn offers steady, focused sessions that prioritise clarity and direction. She asks about past attempts that worked and those that did not, then uses that information to guide next steps. Her practice is based in Australia and sessions are conducted in English.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Many of Kathryn's sessions draw on well established, evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding feelings and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach helps people identify thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety or low mood active, then tries small experiments to shift those patterns. Another approach centres on attachment and relational patterns, looking at how early relationships affect current trust, boundaries and intimacy.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn discusses options with each person and decides together what to try first, based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape the pace, focus and practical tasks between sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoid the need to be on camera when audio is sufficient. Therapists and appropriately qualified professionals can adapt exercises so they work well in a digital setting and to match each person's day-to-day routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues and body image.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
Kathryn helps people name those emotions and trace the patterns that keep them active. She uses discussion and practical steps to reduce their impact.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. Her work has included supporting people through grief and relationship struggles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is PACFA credentialed and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and paid?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.