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Counselling and psychotherapy focused on recovery through safety and genuine connection.

Hi, I’m Swathi Stirling

I’m a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a deep interest in how our nervous systems shape the way we feel, relate, and connect. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and culturally diverse communities navigating trauma, loss, anxiety, relationship growth, or a desire for deeper understanding and self-awareness.

My approach is grounded in neuroscience, compassion, and the belief that therapy is as much about rediscovering possibilities as it is about easing pain. Having personally navigated fertility and life challenges, I bring lived experience, gentleness, and depth to this work. 

I’m passionate about building my clients' strengths and resilience, and walking alongside them as they move towards clarity, connection, and recovery.

I'm based in Albury-Wodonga; I work in-person with clients locally and provide telehealth to clients Australia-wide.

Swathi Stirling Counsellor

  • My approach is grounded in the belief that you already hold far more strength and potential than you realise. I’m here to help you recognise those inner resources, build resilience, and support your recovery — even from the darkest times in life. I’m not a passive, nod-along counsellor; I bring genuine curiosity and will gently challenge the stories and perceptions that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we focus not on deficits, but on what’s possible, and on the power you already carry to move towards a steadier, more empowered way of being.

    I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches to support you in ways that feel natural and meaningful. These include: 

    • Person Centred Therapy 

    • Trauma Informed Counselling

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Creative Arts Therapy

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Gestalt Therapy

    • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy 

    • Somatic awareness

    • Internal Family Systems

    • Humanistic approaches

    • Integrative techniques

  • I support adults, adolescents, and couples navigating life’s challenges. My work is especially attuned to those balancing demanding careers, managing stress, and maintaining healthy relationships, as well as individuals processing trauma, grief, or significant life transitions.

    I also work with people exploring identity, coping with loss, adjusting to migration, or facing the emotional impacts of infertility. My own experiences with these issues inform a compassionate, non-judgemental approach, allowing me to adapt to each person’s unique circumstances.

    I welcome people from all walks of life, including those seeking personal growth, greater clarity, or a deeper sense of grounding and self-awareness, no matter what challenges they may face. 

    If you’re curious about therapy or feel like it might be time to talk to someone, I’d really love to work with you.