Korin Whittaker, AASW

Korin Whittaker is an accredited social worker based in NSW, Australia with 4 years of experience in the therapy space. She supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, motivation struggles, self-esteem concerns and building confidence. Korin approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion and tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs and circumstances.

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and a person-focused approach often referred to as client-centred therapy. Korin also works with a wide range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication and control issues, domestic violence, fertility challenges, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and hoarding.

Korin holds AASW, indicating membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she is available to support people through that process with practical strategies and collaborative care.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy can help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward meaningful goals. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours and practising alternative skills to improve mood and day-to-day functioning; it is often used for anxiety, anger and self-esteem work. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the counsellor offers empathy and support while the person leads the pace and focus of sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Korin will work collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences and may draw on different approaches over time to best support progress. This collaborative process helps tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family or mobility limitations. It makes it easier to access appropriately qualified or registered professionals from different locations and allows therapists to adapt session formats to suit each person’s preferences and circumstances.