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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Stephen
ACA counsellor Stephen Hossack has 16 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self‑esteem, trauma and intimacy issues. He also supports people facing parenting challenges, anger and career questions.
Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through current problems. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what someone is coping with now and on steps they can try between meetings.
He works with issues that affect how people relate to others, such as attachment and blended family tensions. He also addresses substance and addiction concerns, separation and divorce, and the emotional impacts of serious illness such as cancer. Men’s issues, midlife questions and veteran and armed forces matters are listed among his additional focus areas.
Sessions cover grief, guilt, shame and codependency, and explore intimacy or commitment challenges. Communication problems and career direction are often part of his work. He aims to help people clarify priorities and manage everyday pressures.
Stephen practices in Australia and conducts work in English. His fee depends on location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
Background and approach: Stephen describes a straightforward style that places emphasis on open discussion of thoughts and feelings. He encourages honest conversation without judgement and works collaboratively to identify practical steps. He frames the work as a process that requires courage and involvement from the person seeking change.
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How Stephen’s approaches work for online sessions
Stephen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this is useful for stress, anxiety and low self‑esteem. Another approach concentrates on relationships and attachment, helping people understand patterns in how they relate to others and try different ways of communicating when trust or intimacy is strained.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then collaborate with the person to choose techniques that fit their situation. That process is practical and adjusted over time as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. For questions about how sessions are scheduled or what format is offered, confirm options via the booking flow before the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self‑esteem, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and conversation-driven to identify steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as ACA and works in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
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, use the urgent help numbers.