Jo Herbig , AASW

Jo Herbig is an experienced counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and anger. She works with individuals who want clearer communication, less overwhelm and more direction in life. Jo writes in plain language and makes space for practical problem solving as well as emotional processing.

With 22 years of professional experience in Australia, Jo draws on psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy approaches. She is credentialed with the Australian Association of Social Workers - AASW. Jo also brings experience supporting people through separation, including Child Inclusive Practice work to consider children's needs where relevant.

Jo aims to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. She focuses on workable steps you can try between sessions. Common areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and workplace strain.

People consult Jo for help with forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose questions. She also offers support around divorce and separation matters and has experience with men's issues and women's issues. Her style combines listening with practical strategies so clients can try new ways of coping.

Jo encourages a respectful, sensitive and compassionate approach in sessions. The first step can feel hard, and she supports people through that start while helping them set realistic goals and next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Jo uses psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy as core approaches. Psychotherapy offers a space to talk through feelings, relationships and life changes while building insight and coping strategies. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These approaches can help with grief, relationship stress, workplace issues and patterns like guilt or shame.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jo will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. She adapts the style and pace based on what the client finds most helpful, so therapy stays practical and collaborative.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversations, while phone sessions suit people who need less bandwidth or prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging work well for shorter check-ins, brief reflection or when fitting therapy into a busy day. These options offer flexibility to schedule around work, caregiving and other commitments.