Dianne Koennecke, AASW
Practical counselling for grief, trauma and life change
Details
| Name | Dianne Koennecke |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Dianne
Dianne Koennecke is an experienced counsellor and social worker who helps people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression and parenting stress. She supports those dealing with relationship and family problems, as well as issues like low self-esteem, anger and life transitions. Dianne brings a calm, direct style to sessions and listens for practical steps people can try between meetings.
With 13 years working in social and community settings, Dianne draws on a mix of approaches that match each person's needs.
Background and approach
She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories and find new meaning. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Client-Centred techniques to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities. Dianne includes Motivational Interviewing when people want support to make changes that stick.
She also has a background in grief work and supports people through loss and major life adjustments. Where clients wish, she can incorporate Christian faith into the work as part of their values and meaning-making. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative.
People can expect clear options, reflective listening and tailored strategies for everyday life. Dianne works by phone, video, chat or text so people can choose what fits their routine and comfort. She holds AASW as her listed credential and practises in Australia.
Sessions are delivered in English and are guided by what each person wants to achieve in therapy.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues among the things Dianne works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dianne among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dianne among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Dianne among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Dianne among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dianne among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Dianne directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Dianne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Dianne’s approaches work online
Online work draws on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address patterns that cause distress. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problem stories and try out different ways of describing their lives, which can change how they act and feel. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's pace, which suits people wanting space to reflect. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical techniques to test and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dianne works collaboratively to identify what matters most to the person and then blends methods that suit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly to see which strategies are helpful and adjusts the plan together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful when people want face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, chat can suit shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while maintaining regular contact with an appropriately qualified counsellor.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Dianne help with?
She supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, and issues such as ADHD, anger and low self-esteem.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Dianne listens, helps reframe difficult stories, and suggests steps people can try between appointments.
How long has she been practising?
Dianne has 13 years of experience working as a counsellor and social worker with individuals and communities.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
She lists AASW as her credential and provides services in Australia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How do I start working with her?
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