AASW
Cathie O'Rourke, AASW
Compassionate child and family counsellor
Cathie is an Australian therapist with credentials including AASW.
- 14+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts
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About Cathie
Cathie works with people of all ages, including children and adolescents, and addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, family conflict, divorce and separation, grief and loss, motivation, and self-esteem. Her counselling style is based on respect, empathy and active listening, and she aims to provide practical, tailored strategies that build healthier relationships and greater emotional resilience.
Recognising that each person and family is unique, Cathie adapts her approach to reflect individual needs, values and goals. She works collaboratively with clients, supporting and guiding them to identify and implement effective strategies for wellbeing. Cathie holds the credential AASW, indicating membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, and applies evidence-informed methods in her practice.
Areas of expertise
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
AASW
Languages
English
Focus areas
Evidence-informed approaches for families and individuals online
Cathie uses evidence-informed, practical strategies grounded in behavioural science to help clients manage stress, anxiety and low motivation. These skills-based techniques focus on building coping tools and changing unhelpful patterns of behaviour in day-to-day life, and can be helpful for mood and anxiety concerns.
She also applies family and attachment-focused work that pays attention to relationships, communication patterns and the needs of children and adolescents. This approach supports parents, adoptive and foster carers, and blended families to improve connection, resolve conflict and manage transitions such as separation or grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cathie works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She draws on her experience and the client's input to adapt techniques as therapy progresses.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to access therapy from different locations and at varying times. These options provide flexibility for busy schedules, allow ongoing contact between sessions when appropriate, and help people maintain continuity of care with appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists regardless of geographic constraints.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Cathie O'Rourke have?
Cathie O'Rourke has 14 years of experience.
What professional credentials does Cathie O'Rourke hold?
The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: AASW
In which languages does Cathie O'Rourke provide therapy?
Cathie O'Rourke provides therapy in English.
Where is Cathie O'Rourke located?
Cathie O'Rourke is located in Australia.
How can I work with Cathie O'Rourke as my therapist?
You can work with Cathie O'Rourke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cathie O'Rourke work with international clients?
Cathie O'Rourke does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cathie O'Rourke cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.