Stylianos 'Stel' Papastratis, ACA

Stylianos 'Stel' Papastratis is an ACA counsellor with more than 21 years working in mental health across Australia, the UK and continental Europe. He helps people manage stress, anxiety and depression, and supports those coping with relationship difficulties, grief and bipolar disorder. He speaks English and Greek and aims to make first contacts straightforward for worried people and families.

Stel draws on a mix of practical techniques to help clients build everyday coping skills. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit into daily life. He offers a non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through honestly.

His background includes work in non-profit organisations, government settings and private clinics. His training listed includes a Bachelor and Honours in Psychological Sciences, a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, a Diploma of Professional Counselling, and a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy. He also holds basic and advanced certification in Emotional Freedom Technique.

Stel often helps people facing complex medical or life challenges, including chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress and ageing concerns. He also supports those dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, autism and blended family dynamics. Practical problem solving and steady emotional support are central to his way of working.

Clients who choose Stel typically work together to set achievable aims. He prioritises straightforward communication and gradual progress. If you want to begin, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a session according to therapist availability.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Stel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills and clearer thinking. One approach emphasises structured conversations and goal-setting to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this helps people break problems into manageable steps. Another approach uses brief somatic and relaxation methods, such as elements from clinical hypnotherapy, to support stress reduction and better sleep.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses your concerns, goals and how you like to work, then suggests methods to try together. Adjustments happen as you go, so sessions can change based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into busy days, shorten travel and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also let people use audio-only check-ins when video is difficult, or focus on short practical exercises between sessions to reinforce progress.