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Rohan Holt

Rohan Holt

Therapist · Australia

Calm, practical support for life strain

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship help
  • Trauma and anger

About Rohan

Rohan Holt is an experienced counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and problems with anger. He also offers coaching-style support for practical life changes. He greets new clients with respect and compassion and focuses on making the first step into therapy as straightforward as possible.

Rohan brings 27 years of professional experience in Australia and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. He uses familiar, down-to-earth language so people can talk about what matters without jargon. The work aims to be practical and relevant to daily life rather than abstract theory.

In sessions he listens first, then collaborates on a plan tailored to the issue at hand. That plan can include talking strategies, practical exercises and ways to manage strong emotions between sessions. He encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels doable.

Rohan draws on a range of approaches to suit different problems and personalities. He explains options clearly and checks in about what is or isn’t working. People who want to address relationship patterns, attachment concerns or life stresses will find his style direct but warm.

He holds AASW as a credential and practices in Australia. Rohan invites anyone ready to start to take the first step by completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging a time that fits their schedule.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and everyday life

Rohan commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and it is useful for anxiety and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions, which can help with relationship stress and attachment concerns. Client-Centred Therapy creates an accepting space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor offers empathy and reflection to clarify goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rohan will discuss these options with each person and decide together what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. He adapts methods over time and checks in about what is helping and what needs to change.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Appropriately qualified therapists can use these methods to support work on stress, relationships and emotional coping without changing the core therapeutic aims.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoaching
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Rohan commonly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and coaching for life changes. He also works with many related concerns such as attachment issues and communication problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is practical and conversational. He listens first, then tailors short-term plans that include talk, exercises and behavioural steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Rohan has 27 years of professional work experience in Australia. That experience informs his approach to stress, relationships and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds AASW as a credential and practices in Australia.

Which languages are available and can international clients book?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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