- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
- Practical coping skills
About Dianne
Dianne Koennecke is a counsellor and social worker with 13 years' experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and parenting challenges. She also supports those dealing with relationship and family problems, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and life changes.
Dianne works in a direct, down-to-earth way. Sessions focus on what you want to change and small, practical steps to get there. She will listen and reflect so people feel heard, then use goal-focused tools to try a different approach.
Her practice draws on a mix of approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and opens up alternative ways of living those stories. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ready to make change but feel stuck.
For clients who wish to include their faith in counselling, Dianne weaves Christian perspectives into sessions when requested. This is offered only if the person wants it and it links to their goals.
Dianne has worked with individuals, families and children in community and clinical settings since 2012. She aims to offer straightforward support that fits into everyday life, with an emphasis on practical strategies and clearer decision making.
If you are trying to manage overwhelming feelings, get through a major life change, or sort out family or parenting strain, she focuses on short-term steps you can try between sessions.
How Dianne's approaches work online and in sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves careful listening, reflecting what matters to you and shaping sessions around your goals. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to think things through.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, low mood and behaviour that keeps causing problems.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings and how they affect relationships. It helps people notice emotions, understand attachment needs and shift how they respond in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work can fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and make it easier to keep momentum between sessions. Therapists can adapt exercises, short homework tasks and focused conversations to help clients make steady changes.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dianne help with?
Dianne supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, anger, depression and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and goal-focused. Sessions aim to listen carefully, set practical goals and try small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years' experience working with individuals, families and children in community and clinical settings since 2012.
What credentials and location apply?
She is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.