Psychotherapy in Northcote, Abbotsford and Online
Attachment-based and somatic psychotherapy for adults who feel anxious, self-critical, emotionally overwhelmed or caught in repeating relationship patterns.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, ongoing stress, relationship difficulties, and emotional patterns that feel difficult to change.
You may already understand why you react the way you do, but still find yourself overthinking, becoming highly self-critical, shutting down in relationships, or feeling constantly on edge.
Therapy can help slow these reactions down so they become easier to understand and less automatic over time.
In our sessions, we pay attention to these reactions as they are experienced emotionally, physically, and relationally, rather than focusing on insight alone.
Therapy can also provide enough trust and space to stay with difficult experiences and work with them together.
In-person sessions are available in Northcote on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and in Abbotsford on Wednesdays. Online sessions are available across Australia.
Master of Counselling (Deakin University). PACFA Certified Practising Member.
Josh Wasniewski
Psychotherapist
You might notice things like:
• anxiety that is hard to switch off
• overthinking and constant self-monitoring
• relationship conflict that keeps repeating
• emotional shutdown or numbness
• harsh self-criticism
• difficulty feeling secure or settled in relationships
• stress responses that feel automatic or overwhelming
Why these patterns can feel difficult to change
Many emotional reactions develop gradually through repeated experiences, particularly within close relationships or environments where stress has become ongoing or difficult to escape.
You may know logically that something is safe, while another part of you still responds as though it is under threat.
Therapy can help create new experiences that allow these reactions to become less automatic over time.
My approach
My work is informed by:
• attachment theory
• developmental neuroscience
• somatic therapies such as Somatic Experiencing
Alongside talking and reflection, we may also pay attention to:
• tension, bracing or activation in the body
• impulses to withdraw, appease, defend or react
• patterns that emerge in relationships
• what helps you feel more settled, connected or able to respond differently
The aim is not only to reduce symptoms, but to help you feel more able to stay present, regulate difficult emotions and respond differently in relationships and everyday life.
Practical details
• 60-minute individual and couples sessions
• Northcote: Hartington Centre, 24 Hartington Street
• Abbotsford: Four Seasons Wellness Centre, 305 Johnston Street
• Online sessions across Australia
• Individual fee: $180 for new clients
• Couples fee: $220
• Medicare rebates are not available
You can book an individual or couples session directly. If you have questions before booking, a free 15-minute introductory call is also available.
There’s no commitment to ongoing therapy. You’re welcome to book one session and see whether therapy with me feels useful and like the right fit.
In-person psychotherapy in Northcote and Abbotsford
I offer in-person psychotherapy in Northcote on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hartington Centre, and in Abbotsford on Wednesdays at Four Seasons Wellness Centre.
You can read more about both locations, including appointment and access details, on the Locations page.
Book a session or make an enquiry
You can book an individual or couples therapy session using the link below. A free 15-minute introductory call is also available if you have questions before booking.
For other enquiries, use the form or email me directly at hello@joshwasniewski.com. I usually reply within 24 hours.