Freya Browne, ACA
Compassionate counsellor helping people rebuild confidence
Details
| Name | Freya Browne |
|---|---|
| Credentials | ACA |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | ACA |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 21 |
About Freya
Freya Browne is an ACA counsellor with more than 21 years working in Australia. She offers a warm, curious presence and practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. Freya aims to help clients take small, achievable steps toward clearer thinking and greater confidence.
She treats relationship difficulties, family conflict, and challenges linked to trauma and abuse. She has worked in domestic violence and sexual assault services and has experience in couples work.
Background and approach
Her practice also addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, separation and infidelity, and caregiver stress. Freya uses a person-centred stance that begins by listening to the story a person brings. She believes people are experts in their own lives and builds on existing strengths rather than replacing them.
Sessions focus on practical, doable changes that feel relevant to daily life. Her approach blends Narrative ideas with client-centred listening and tools from CBT and emotionally-focused work when helpful. This mix supports both emotional understanding and actionable steps.
Freya encourages realistic goals and checks progress together as therapy continues. Conversations are straightforward and respectful. She supports people who want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from persistent worry.
Freya aims to make the first steps less daunting and to help people regain a sense of choice and direction.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Freya works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Freya among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Freya 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 Freya directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches work online
Freya draws on Narrative Therapy and client-centred listening to help people retell difficult parts of their lives and find different meanings. Narrative work helps separate the problem from the person so clients can discover new possibilities for action and identity. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting a person to set their own goals and pace.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques when practical change is needed. CBT offers clear strategies to manage anxious thoughts and to build routines that reduce overwhelm. Together these approaches help people understand feelings and then try small, doable changes in daily life.
Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will check what matters most, try approaches that suit the person's goals, and adjust methods as progress is reviewed. Clients help choose whether sessions focus more on story, emotion or skills practice.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversations, phone can be lower bandwidth, and messages or chat work well for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Freya specialise in?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression and supports people facing relationship and family issues. Trauma and abuse, self-esteem and caregiver stress are also areas she addresses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and curious with a person-centred focus. She listens to each person's story and combines narrative listening with practical techniques from CBT and emotionally-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Freya has over 21 years of professional experience working in Australia, including roles in domestic violence and sexual assault services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the ACA and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Freya offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
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