https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/social-media-policy daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/about daily 0.75 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/635187a9fb2f331b654aadbe/5f2a666a-ce06-45b5-8065-ac46fab8b62b/Stef+Hagger_STA_1.jpg About - Stefanie Hagger Founder & Clinically Registered Therapist I am the founder of Stress Therapy Australia and a clinically registered therapist with a background in Psychological Science and a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I provide a grounded environment for those carrying the weight of generations, children, work, relationships and trauma; individuals who are looking for a way to find themselves again amidst it all. While my academic background provides the framework, my practice begins with a commitment to safety in our relationship and a fundamental belief that in this space, you are always in control of your story. Moving Beyond the Performance Many of my clients arrive feeling "fine" on the outside while navigating a profound, physical exhaustion within. They often feel they have to "hold it all together" for everyone else. In this space, therapy is not another role you have to perform or a task you have to get right. It is a partnership where we move at your rhythm to gain clarity among the many roles you carry, so you can choose how you want to move forward. Clinical Expertise My experience in complex trauma has taught me that the most profound shifts happen in stages. A person must first feel safe enough to begin the process of unpacking, then truly heard in the depth of their experience. It is only then, as the real person emerges from beneath the weight of their roles, that they can finally be seen. As an accredited NDIS and WorkSafe provider, I offer sessions in person in Hawthorn East or via Telehealth Australia-wide, ensuring your care is as practical as it is compassionate. https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/instagram-landing-page daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/635187a9fb2f331b654aadbe/1666287552008-VG2UF01BMHNN7TZJO98K/AdobeStock_176762343.jpeg Instagram Landing Page - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/404-page daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/vicarious-trauma daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/home daily 1.0 2026-02-11 https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/terms-conditions daily 0.75 2025-07-04 https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/individual daily 0.75 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/635187a9fb2f331b654aadbe/1713659057547-4PYMIFHWEKMA5AU6V6Y0/image-asset.jpeg Individual - In Person and Online If attending an in-person session isn't possible for you, we offer Telehealth as a convenient alternative. With Telehealth, you can connect with your therapist from anywhere using your mobile phone or computer. A session link will be sent to your email or via text message just before your scheduled appointment. Simply click the link to join the session. Our therapy sessions typically run for 60 minutes. https://www.stresstherapyaustralia.com.au/approach daily 0.75 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/635187a9fb2f331b654aadbe/1759388288003-6OTZ0AGHSH531V7LEHS9/unsplash-image-K8XYGbw4Ahg.jpg Approach Individual Therapy Feel steadier and supported as you navigate life’s pressures and reconnect with who you are. Key Benefits: Settle Stress & Overwhelm: Move beyond just "getting through" to develop practical strategies that actually settle your nervous system. Navigate Relationships with Clarity: Build healthier ways of relating to others from a place of grounded confidence rather than reactive stress. Explore & Reclaim Your Story: Gain a deeper understanding of your past experiences to help the person beneath the roles finally emerge and be seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/635187a9fb2f331b654aadbe/1759388449887-NTFH2EFN7YHTST7Z1PNP/unsplash-image-S_VbdMTsdiA.jpg Approach Teen Therapy Support for teens feeling lost under the pressure to perform as a student, a friend, an athlete, or the weight of perfectionism. In a world of constant social and academic noise, it can be difficult for a young person to hear their own voice. I provide a steady, grounded space where teens can step away from the need to perform and begin to explore who they are becoming. Together, we work to settle the external pressure so they can finally find and trust their own rhythm. Key Benefits Regulate Biology & Emotion: Moving from a state of "constant alert" to a foundation of genuine internal safety. A Safe Space to Unpack: Providing a respectful environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without the pressure to perform. Exploring a Solid Identity: Helping them discover who they are becoming beyond their grades, social roles, and labels. Strengthening Connection: Developing healthier ways of relating to themselves, their peers, and their family as they grow. Neurodiverse-Affirming Support: Practical strategies tailored to their unique biology and their individual way of moving through the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/635187a9fb2f331b654aadbe/1759390023067-XFEZRXC2SHOQTEUXVR23/unsplash-image-tH7eYi6p23s.jpg Approach - Make it stand out Life Transitions Guidance through the “fog” of major change by helping you find your footing in new chapters of career, family, identity, and loss. Key Benefits: Navigate Career & Work Shifts: Move through professional changes with clarity rather than reactive stress. 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