Reiss Hurt, AASW

Reiss Hurt is an AASW social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. He draws on straightforward tools to help with low self-esteem, motivation, depression and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Reiss aims to make a tough time easier to talk about and to help clients find clearer steps forward.

He uses approaches like cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to break problems into manageable parts. Sessions often focus on small changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Reiss also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to help people set achievable goals and keep moving towards them.

His background includes four years working in social work roles that supported people with trauma, abuse and complex mental health needs. That experience shapes a practical style that prioritises safety and steady progress. Reiss pays attention to each person’s strengths and history when planning next steps.

Clients can expect direct conversation about what is getting in the way and what might help instead. Reiss avoids jargon and explains tools in everyday language. He encourages active practice between sessions so change can happen outside the room.

Reiss works in Australia and runs sessions in English. He recognises issues like burnout, compassion fatigue and the specific pressures faced by people exploring their sexual identity or alternative relationship styles. He helps people work through jealousy and other relationship stresses with clear, goal-oriented strategies.

How Reiss’s Approaches Work Online

CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioural experiments. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and issues like jealousy where thought patterns fuel strong feelings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to pay attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress, rumination and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Reiss will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new needs appear.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of care while they balance work, study or family commitments.