Counsellor profile
Stephen Hossack, ACA
Australia
ACA counsellor - Relationships and Codependency
Continue with StephenWhere Stephen stands
- Credentials
- ACA
- Registration
- ACA, Australia / 8113
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Australia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment patterns
- Communication skills
About Stephen
Stephen Hossack is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation. He also helps those dealing with trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting pressures and career stress.
Stephen keeps sessions straightforward. He invites people to talk about what is hard and what they want to change. Conversations focus on patterns that keep someone putting others first or feeling stuck. He listens and asks practical questions that help people notice what they do and what they might try differently.
His work often looks at attachment and codependency patterns, communication problems and blended family dynamics. He also supports people facing separation, addiction in a loved one, or the life shifts that follow illness and loss. The emphasis is on clear steps and everyday strategies rather than abstract theory.
People who meet him can expect calm, direct conversation and help to identify small, manageable changes. Sessions can include talking through relationship boundaries, managing anger, and rebuilding self-worth after hurt or shame. He explains options and helps prioritise what to focus on first.
To begin, Stephen asks a few practical questions and agrees goals with each person. That first practical planning step shapes how future sessions are structured. He works in English and with adults who seek clearer patterns and steadier decision-making in their relationships and life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Stephen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change patterns and manage strong emotions. One common approach focuses on understanding attachment patterns - how early relationship styles shape current reactions. This helps with recurring people-pleasing, fear of rejection and trouble setting boundaries. Another approach targets cognitive and behavioural patterns to reduce anxiety and stress by identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural changes. That kind of work suits worries, low mood and repetitive relationship habits.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Stephen will discuss options, explain what each method involves, and agree on goals together. He works with each person to try methods and change course if something does not fit or feel useful.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, fewer travel demands, or choosing audio-only if bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits often help people keep consistency while they explore patterns like codependency and communication problems.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, trauma and intimacy-related concerns among others.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, practical conversation that looks at behaviours and patterns. The focus is on small, manageable changes rather than long theoretical explanations.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with people on relationship, emotional and life transition issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor based in Australia and works in English.
Does he see people who live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people within Australia.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.