Diana Otieno, AASW
Compassionate therapist for stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Addictions support
About Diana Otieno
Diana Otieno holds the AASW credential and brings five years of professional experience supporting people across Australia. Her practice focuses on common and complex concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, with additional attention to issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control difficulties, and life transitions like divorce and separation. AASW is a recognition from the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects her standing within that professional community.
Diana works from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that clients are the experts on their own lives and that existing personal resources can be mobilized to navigate challenges. She combines evidence-informed methods with a collaborative, client-centered stance, tailoring support to each person’s needs and pace. Diana values the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to create an encouraging space where clients feel heard and guided as they work toward clearer goals and better coping strategies.
She offers flexible formats for appointments and focuses on practical skills alongside deeper emotional work, helping people manage symptoms while exploring underlying patterns that contribute to long-term wellbeing.
Diana works from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that clients are the experts on their own lives and that existing personal resources can be mobilized to navigate challenges. She combines evidence-informed methods with a collaborative, client-centered stance, tailoring support to each person’s needs and pace. Diana values the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to create an encouraging space where clients feel heard and guided as they work toward clearer goals and better coping strategies.
She offers flexible formats for appointments and focuses on practical skills alongside deeper emotional work, helping people manage symptoms while exploring underlying patterns that contribute to long-term wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Diana Otieno have?
Diana Otieno has five years of professional experience.
Is Diana Otieno a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the AASW credential. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Diana Otieno provide therapy?
Diana Otieno provides therapy in English.
Where is Diana Otieno located?
Diana Otieno is located in Australia.
How can I work with Diana Otieno as my therapist?
You can work with Diana Otieno through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Diana Otieno work with international clients?
Diana Otieno does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Diana Otieno cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Diana integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to meet a range of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that support a meaningful life; it is often helpful for anxiety, persistent stress, and avoidance patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines early relationship patterns and how they shape current emotional responses and interpersonal behavior, making it useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diana works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Diana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it simpler to access support from home, manage ongoing appointments around work or caregiving, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals and therapists can effectively use these formats to deliver both skills-based work and deeper therapeutic exploration.