Katharina Lein, PACFA
Katharina Lein supports families facing trauma and anxiety
- Family trauma support
- Stress and anxiety care
- German and English sessions
About Katharina Lein
Katharina Lein is a PACFA-credentialed Child and Family counsellor based in Australia with three years of clinical experience. She works with individuals and families facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, motivation struggles, and concerns around self-esteem and confidence. Katharina specialises in supporting families who have experienced domestic and family violence and draws on her background to offer practical, empathetic support tailored to each person's circumstances.
Holding PACFA credentials - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - she frames therapy around the idea that people are the experts on their own stories. Katharina focuses on identifying and building the strengths clients already possess while helping them navigate obstacles that feel overwhelming. She emphasizes small, courageous steps toward a more fulfilled and happier life, and offers steady encouragement throughout the change process.
Katharina aims to empower clients to reclaim agency, improve relationships, and develop coping strategies for both immediate challenges and longer-term growth. Her approach combines respect for each person�s lived experience with practical skills to support recovery, resilience, and renewed confidence.
Holding PACFA credentials - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - she frames therapy around the idea that people are the experts on their own stories. Katharina focuses on identifying and building the strengths clients already possess while helping them navigate obstacles that feel overwhelming. She emphasizes small, courageous steps toward a more fulfilled and happier life, and offers steady encouragement throughout the change process.
Katharina aims to empower clients to reclaim agency, improve relationships, and develop coping strategies for both immediate challenges and longer-term growth. Her approach combines respect for each person�s lived experience with practical skills to support recovery, resilience, and renewed confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Katharina Lein have?
Katharina Lein has three years of professional experience.
Is Katharina Lein a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds PACFA credentials - PACFA refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
In which languages does Katharina Lein provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English and German.
Where is Katharina Lein located?
Katharina is located in Australia.
How can I work with Katharina Lein as my therapist?
You can work with Katharina Lein through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Katharina Lein work with international clients?
No. Katharina Lein does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Katharina Lein 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 with therapy 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.
Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. In online sessions with Katharina, this approach can help clients explore attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties, and work toward more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client�s own perspective - the therapist offers empathy, active listening, and support while clients guide the pace and focus of work. This method is well suited to building self-esteem, processing life changes, and strengthening motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; in brief, practical steps clients learn to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative coping strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katharina collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals and therapists from a location that suits them, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.