Paula Sten Counselling

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Paula Sten Counselling

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Greystanes, NSW 2145

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My ideal clients are individuals and families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. They may come to counselling with anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or patterns they are ready to better understand. I offer a warm, direct, and practical space to explore what is happening beneath the surface, build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.

As the founder of The Link Foundation AOD, I bring broad experience supporting individuals and families through counselling, trauma-informed care, mental health, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, direct, and practical, helping clients make sense of what they are carrying and move toward meaningful change.

Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially when you have been carrying things alone. I offer a safe, warm and non-judgemental space to be heard, make sense of what is happening, and take practical steps forward when you feel ready.

Call or Email Paula Sten Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 8609 3312

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Greystanes, NSW 2145

(02) 8609 3312

Paula Sten Counselling

Gordonvale, QLD 4865

Website

I offer online counselling by appointment, providing flexible, confidential support through telehealth from the comfort of your own space.

$180 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (02) 8609 3312

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Greystanes, NSW 2145

(02) 8609 3312

Paula Sten Counselling

Gordonvale, QLD 4865

Website

I offer online counselling by appointment, providing flexible, confidential support through telehealth from the comfort of your own space.

$180 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Couple Sessions $210
Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer

Fees are discussed clearly before your first appointment, with payment required at the time of session. I currently offer private-fee counselling and concession rates are available for those who qualify

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

Qualifications

Counsellor: Paula Sten

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Paula Sten

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Bachelor of Counselling, Degree, Graduated 2011

I hold a Bachelor of Counselling and am currently studying Psychology. I am a Clinical Counsellor with 15 years' experience and founder of The Link Foundation AOD, with a focus on safe, ethical, and evidence-informed practice.

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gambling
Grief
Hoarding
Infidelity
Internet Addiction
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans

I work with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or patterns that feel hard to change. In our first sessions, we explore what is happening, identify what may be keeping you stuck, and create a practical plan to support insight, coping, and meaningful change.

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

Endorsement

Michelle Collier

Counsellor, PACFA

Having worked alongside Paula, I have seen firsthand the care she brings to her work. She is genuine, deeply caring, and passionate about helping others. She leads with her heart and brings a wealth of experience to those she supports.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centred
Psychoanalytic
Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
Psychodynamic
Reality Therapy
Relational
Trauma Focused

I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed counselling, emotional regulation, and strengths-based practice. Sessions are warm, direct, and collaborative, with space to talk openly, understand patterns, build practical strategies, and move toward meaningful change at your pace.

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

Location

Primary Location

Greystanes, NSW 2145

(02) 8609 3312

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Additional Location

Paula Sten Counselling

Gordonvale, QLD 4865

(02) 8609 3312

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

I offer online counselling by appointment, providing flexible, confidential support through telehealth from the comfort of your own space.

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call for a free consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

I offer online counselling by appointment, providing flexible, confidential support through telehealth from the comfort of your own space.

Paula Sten Counselling

Counsellor, PACFA

Call for a free consultation now - (02) 8609 3312

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