Stylianos 'Stel' Papastratis , ACA

Stylianos 'Stel' Papastratis offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain. He has worked in Australia for more than 21 years and speaks English and Greek. Stel presents in a straightforward way and helps people take small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier days.

Stel has worked across non‑profit organisations, government services and private clinics. His experience includes supporting people with bipolar disorder, mild intellectual disability and psychosocial disability. He also helps with issues such as abandonment, attachment, blended family adjustments and communication problems.

He uses a range of evidence‑based therapeutic techniques suited to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical strategies for coping, building routines, handling difficult feelings and improving communication. Stel aims to keep sessions readable and action oriented so clients can use what they learn between meetings.

Stel holds tertiary qualifications in psychological sciences and counselling, plus additional training in clinical hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique. ACA refers to the professional association credential he holds in Australia. He places importance on a respectful, non‑judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them.

People often come to him when life feels overwhelming, after loss, or when mood swings and relationship tensions make daily life harder. He encourages a collaborative plan and practical goals adjusted as progress is made.

Approaches that work online and in session

Stel uses a selection of evidence‑based techniques adapted for online work. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship communication. Behavioural strategies break problems into small, manageable steps and build routines that reduce stress and improve mood. He also uses practical mood‑regulation methods that teach grounding and breathing techniques for times of strong emotion.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Stel works collaboratively to find what fits each person's goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made. He discusses options early on and revisits them to make sure the plan remains useful and realistic.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to give flexible options. Video suits longer conversations and visual connection, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging works well for quick check‑ins or when writing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving or busy days while keeping therapeutic work consistent.