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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Gretchen
AASW social worker with seven years' experience. Gretchen Ashman focuses on stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and practises in Australia.
Gretchen helps people untangle everyday problems into manageable steps. She listens for what matters most and works alongside clients to set clear short-term goals. Sessions are direct and practical, with room to talk about difficult memories or current pressures.
She pays attention to how guilt, shame and isolation can keep someone stuck. Gretchen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address those feelings and to build confidence and motivation. Practical coping skills and clearer thinking are common early tasks.
When family issues are involved she focuses on individual responses and boundaries rather than on giving advice about relationships. She also supports people dealing with social anxiety, phobia and questions about life purpose and self-love. Conversations aim to reduce avoidance and increase small, sustainable changes.
Gretchen’s background includes seven years working with these concerns in Australian settings. She holds AASW, the Australian Association of Social Workers credential. Clients are invited to try a first session and then decide on ongoing work based on how the sessions feel and whether progress is being made.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Gretchen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasises learning coping skills and clear problem-solving steps to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This helps when intrusive worries or day-to-day pressures interfere with functioning.Another approach addresses trauma and difficult memories by helping people make sense of their experiences and reduce avoidance. Work in this area often includes grounding strategies, pacing difficult topics, and building tolerance for strong feelings so daily life becomes easier to manage.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Gretchen will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then try techniques that match those needs. If something is not working she reviews and adjusts the plan with you.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make regular check-ins easier to fit into work, study or family routines. They also allow quieter, shorter check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited. Ask about current session options when you book so you know how the first meeting will be arranged.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt, shame, isolation, life purpose and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical approach. Sessions focus on skills, goal-setting and talking through difficult feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns in Australian settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds AASW, the Australian Association of Social Workers credential, and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people in Australia.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.