Katrina Czerkies

Katrina Czerkies is a counsellor with 20 years' experience in forensic psychological practice. She works with people who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. Katrina aims to make the first step feel manageable and non-judgemental for someone under pressure.

She moved into private practice after two decades in the public service. That background gives her experience with complex cases and people in difficult situations. Katrina offers individual assessment and intervention focused on behaviour and safety rather than labels.

Katrina does not use a one-size-fits-all method. She supports people to make choices, keep dignity and take responsibility for change. In sessions she helps clients understand how learned coping behaviours develop and what might be changed to reduce harm.

Her work often involves practical strategies to manage strong feelings, reduce risky behaviour and rebuild daily routines. Katrina emphasises steps that can fit into everyday life and lead to safer patterns of behaviour.

She values walking alongside people on their journey and helping them find purpose and meaning. Katrina believes behaviour is one part of a person and that understanding it is the start of meaningful change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques aim to change unhelpful behaviour and reduce harm. Behaviour-focused interventions look at patterns people use to cope and offer practical steps to replace risky reactions with safer choices; these can help with anger, addictions and impulsivity. Problem-solving and skills-based work teaches practical tools for managing stress, improving communication and handling strong emotions in everyday situations.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not worked before, and then try approaches that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and can shift as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed. When selecting a format, consider what helps you stay focused - for example lower-bandwidth options if internet is limited, or audio-only if being on camera is difficult.