- Client-centred approach
- Trauma-aware care
- Practical coping skills
About Cassandra
Cassandra Fraser is an AASW counsellor with seven years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, family difficulties and the effects of trauma. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, so conversations are plain and focused on what matters to you now.
She listens first and then tailors a plan to suit each person’s situation. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings, alongside space to talk about painful experiences. Cassandra uses tried methods such as client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas and trauma-focused approaches when they suit the person.
Cassandra has supported people dealing with parenting strain, separation and family conflict. She also works with people facing adoption and foster care concerns, attachment questions and blended family challenges. Her style aims to reduce overwhelm and help people make clearer choices about next steps.
Expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge and collaborative goal-setting. Cassandra offers a calm presence and aims to make the therapy process easy to follow. She encourages people to take small, steady steps towards better daily functioning and connection with others.
If you want to start, she asks for a short matching questionnaire and then you can schedule according to availability. The therapist frames the work around your goals and adapts as those goals change.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and building a trusting conversation. The therapist follows your lead, helping you express what matters and set goals you actually want to work towards.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behaviour changes that reduce anxiety and stress.
Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process difficult memories at a pace they can manage. It combines safety, grounding techniques and gradual work with distressing experiences so people can feel less overwhelmed by past events.
Choosing the right way to work is usually a joint decision. The therapist will talk with you about what feels useful and adjust methods if something is not helping. That means plans evolve as your needs and goals become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins, sessions during work breaks or not needing to travel. Discuss scheduling needs when you start so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Cassandra specialise in?
She works with stress, anxiety, family difficulties, trauma and parenting concerns, plus related challenges such as attachment and blended family issues.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Conversations start with listening and understanding your priorities. She uses client-centred dialogue, cognitive behavioural ideas and trauma-focused tools as they fit your needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, family conflict, trauma and parenting stress.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW counsellor based in Australia.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing organised?
Cost varies with location and scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to her availability.