Cathy Crawford, PACFA

Cathy Crawford is a counsellor with nine years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and grief. She works with individuals and couples who are facing issues like infidelity, communication breakdowns, parenting strains and jealousy. Cathy aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin to talk about what matters to them.

Her approach is practical and tailored to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps that fit into daily life. Cathy listens for how attachment, control and codependency patterns show up in relationships and helps people recognise useful changes.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address post-traumatic stress and the ongoing effects of abuse. When grief or loss is present, Cathy uses structured conversation and coping strategies to help people make room for both pain and adjustment. She also supports people working through life transitions such as divorce, separation or midlife re-evaluation.

Cathy explains options and builds a plan that matches someone’s needs and pace. Her work includes improving communication, repairing trust after infidelity, and managing isolation or overwhelm. She encourages practical skills for day-to-day coping alongside deeper relationship work.

Based in Australia and registered with PACFA, Cathy conducts therapy in English. She asks new clients to use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how online care can help

Many clients benefit from practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on symptoms and relationships. One common approach Cathy uses involves structured, problem-solving work to reduce anxiety and stress through manageable steps and coping strategies. This helps people create short-term routines that lower daily overwhelm and improve functioning.

Another frequently used approach targets relationship patterns and attachment. It helps people notice repeated interaction styles, understand how past experiences shape current responses, and practise new ways of communicating and building trust. This can be useful for issues like jealousy, codependency and infidelity recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathy will discuss options and decide together which techniques fit a person’s goals, needs and preferences. She aims to match pace and focus so the plan feels helpful rather than overwhelming.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which options are available before booking. Many people find online care convenient for fitting sessions around work, school and parenting. It can make check-ins easier on busy days, reduce travel time and help maintain a steady schedule for progress.