About Therese
Therese Rich is an AASW social worker with 15 years' experience who focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She aims to help people build confidence and find forward momentum. Her manner is warm and non-judgemental, and she meets people where they are in life.
Therese draws on years of practice supporting people affected by abuse and post-traumatic stress. She has experience helping with panic attacks, self-harm, low self-esteem and the fallout from sexual assault.
How Therese works
Therese also works with people facing big life changes, loneliness and the strain of caregiving. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Therese believes people are the experts on their own stories and focuses on small, achievable steps.
She helps people identify strengths and practical ways to cope day to day. Her background includes work in child safety and roles supporting adults who have experienced trauma. That experience informs a grounded approach to complex emotional concerns.
Therese aims to create a steady, respectful space for people to process what has happened to them. Therese supports young adults and people adjusting after separation and divorce through clear, goal-focused conversations. She often addresses attachment and abandonment worries and helps people rebuild trust in themselves and others.
People who choose Therese can expect an encouraging, steady presence while they work through grief, anxiety or recovery after abuse. She assists with coping skills, communication challenges and finding a clearer sense of life purpose.
What Therese works with
The areas below are the ones Therese selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy
Therese uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on understanding and processing trauma responses so people can reduce reactivity and rebuild a sense of safety in daily life. This helps with post-traumatic stress, panic episodes and the lingering effects of abuse. Another approach emphasises skill-building for anxiety and stress management, teaching breathing, grounding and routine-based strategies that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Therese will talk with each person about their goals, past experiences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more natural conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief support between sessions, or need more flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments while still receiving support from an appropriately qualified counsellor.
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