- Trauma and grief
- Codependency support
- Practical strategies
About Dianne
Dianne Koennecke is an AASW social worker and counsellor with 13 years of practice. She helps people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, stress and relationship problems, including issues around parenting, self‑esteem and codependency. Her style is down‑to‑earth and straightforward, aimed at helping someone feel steadier day to day.
Dianne draws on several evidence-informed ways of working to suit each person. She uses client‑centred listening to make space for what matters most to the client. She also offers cognitive behavioural techniques to reduce unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Narrative and solution‑focused ideas support people to find strengths and small steps forward.
Many clients find it useful that she can discuss faith when it is important to them, and she weaves those conversations into therapy when requested. Her approach is practical and paced to the client, with an emphasis on clear goals and simple strategies people can try between sessions.
With more than a decade of experience, Dianne has worked with a wide range of life challenges and caregiving stresses. She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment themes that often sit under current problems. Her work also addresses compassion fatigue and the specific pressures carers face.
People who choose to work with Dianne can expect respectful listening, collaborative goal setting and down‑to‑earth tools that fit their everyday life. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach aim to create space for people to tell their story and identify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which often translates well to remote sessions where worksheets and home practice are discussed. Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift patterns in close relationships by focusing on feelings and emotional needs, useful when the goal is clearer communication and deeper connection.Dianne treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose which methods suit their needs and goals, and adapt the work as therapy progresses. The plan is reviewed regularly so techniques and pacing match what the client finds most helpful.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online or remote work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in appointments when needed. Appropriately qualified and registered therapists can often use different ways of meeting to make sessions more convenient, and Dianne will discuss what will work best for each client.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dianne help with?
Dianne supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, low self‑esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship or family problems. She also works with compassion fatigue, ADHD and codependency concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and down‑to‑earth, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She sets clear goals and uses techniques people can apply between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with individuals, families and children in a counselling and social work role.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dianne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.