- Guilt and shame
- Relationship struggles
- Self-esteem work
About Pauline
Pauline Sten is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with six years of professional experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, problems with addiction, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people who are coping with guilt and shame linked to family, faith or past choices.
Pauline views each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. In sessions she listens, asks clear questions and helps clients name what they feel. Conversations focus on practical steps people can try between appointments.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She encourages people to try small changes first, then notice what shifts. This can include practising different ways of communicating or routines that reduce anxiety and impulsivity.
Pauline has worked with issues tied to attachment, abandonment and blended family dynamics. She also supports people facing separation, domestic violence aftermath, substance use concerns and co-morbidity where more than one issue is present. She pays attention to how family of origin and communication patterns affect current choices.
People often come with questions about commitment, control, dissociation or guilt that keeps them stuck. Pauline helps them name those patterns and explore options. Her approach aims to be clear, practical and centred on the client's goals.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Pauline uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and patterns. One approach involves teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and urges, helping people manage cravings, impulsivity and overwhelming emotions step by step. Another approach focuses on interpersonal patterns and attachment, looking at how early relationships shape current communication and trust, and practising new ways of relating.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options with clients, try approaches that match their goals, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process and clients are invited to give feedback about what is useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel, or offer a shorter check-in when time is limited. They can also allow sessions without being on camera if that suits the person better. Discuss practical preferences when scheduling to find a format that fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pauline commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression, and addresses additional areas like abandonment, attachment and guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She helps clients name feelings and patterns, then tries practical steps to reduce their impact and change unhelpful cycles.
What level of experience does she have?
Pauline has six years of professional work experience in Australia supporting adults with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is PACFA and practices in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session 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 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.