- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep and motivation
- Career and confidence
About Abhishek
Abhishek Chavan is an AASW counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem and career challenges. He aims to create a calm place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He encourages small steps and practical change so people can feel more motivated and confident over time.
In sessions he listens carefully and follows the person's lead. He uses client-centred methods to prioritise each person's experience and pace. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and routine behaviours.
Abhishek keeps language simple and avoids jargon. Conversations often include setting manageable goals, trying small experiments between sessions, and reflecting on what helps and what doesn't. He works with mood concerns such as depression, problems with motivation, and issues linked to guilt, shame or feelings of isolation.
He is experienced in working with concerns related to abandonment and attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, separation and forgiveness. He also supports people facing money worries, life purpose questions and impulsivity challenges.
Abhishek offers sessions in English, Hindi and Marathi and practises in Australia. He invites people to take a first step when they feel ready and supports them in finding practical ways to move forward.
How therapeutic approaches work online with Abhishek
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the client's experience and following their pace, helping people feel heard and respected as they work through worries and low confidence. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current behaviour and emotions, which can help with abandonment fears and communication problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and routines and tests small changes to improve mood and sleep.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to try. Together you can adjust the focus as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for regular appointments. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can use these formats to support people juggling work, caregiving or health limitations, while tailoring each session to what practical change the client wants to achieve.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He supports people working through stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career difficulties and depression, plus related concerns like attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that follows the person's pace and perspective, combined with attachment-based ideas and CBT techniques to address patterns and thoughts.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and location?
He is credentialed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Marathi.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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