About Philippa
Philippa Maczkowiak is an experienced AASW social worker with 35 years in practice. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and challenges to self-esteem. Her work also covers career concerns and coping with major life changes.
She has long experience helping people who are adjusting to disability, chronic illness or changes from injury. She also assists those feeling isolated, overwhelmed by caregiving, or unsure about life direction. Practical day-to-day problems such as workplace stress, money worries and communication breakdowns are included in her focus.
How Philippa works
Her approach is warm and interactive. She creates a calm space where people can say what they need to say without judgement. Sessions centre on clear conversation, reflective listening and working out manageable steps forward.
Philippa emphasises collaboration. She helps clients clarify goals, weigh options and try small changes to test what helps. The work is paced to each person’s needs and readiness for change.
People who come to her often want straightforward, practical support rather than lengthy theory. She aims to empower clients to make decisions that suit their lives and values. Philippa welcomes the opportunity to help people take the first step towards a more manageable, purposeful life.
What Philippa works with
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Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 35 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Philippa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear conversation and practical change. One common approach is problem-solving work that breaks larger concerns into manageable steps and tests solutions in everyday life; this helps with stress, workplace problems and decision-making. Another approach emphasises grief and loss support through structured conversations that help people remember, process and adjust to change; this is helpful for bereavement, life transitions and losses linked to illness or injury.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with each person to clarify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If an approach isn’t helping, adjustments are made together so the work stays relevant and doable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat suit people who prefer written reflection, need flexible timing, or want brief check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility limits.
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