- Family and parenting
- Practical coping tools
- English and Turkish
About Serife
Serife Erten is an ACA and PACFA credentialled counsellor with 28 years of experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, grief, depression, trauma and parenting strains. She also supports clients dealing with self-esteem, career questions, ADHD and major life changes.
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and move at a comfortable pace. Serife uses clear tools and simple exercises to help people manage intense feelings and solve day-to-day problems.
She draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside narrative and solution-focused approaches. This mix helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, build coping strategies and try different ways of responding to stress and relationships.
Over nearly three decades she has worked in private practice, community mental health, education and trauma-focused services. That range informs a flexible approach that suits a variety of concerns, including chronic illness, workplace difficulties and separation or divorce.
Serife speaks English and Turkish and aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard and able to explore change. To begin she encourages people to identify one or two practical goals and take the first small step towards them.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values-based action so people can begin doing what matters despite worry or low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan so it fits the person's life and aims.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family, work and medical commitments, and can allow shorter check-ins on busy days or sessions that do not require camera use. Ask about the available formats when you start so appointments match your routine and needs.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Turkish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Serife help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, trauma and parenting challenges, plus related areas like ADHD and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is compassionate and practical. Sessions are collaborative and focus on small, achievable changes that fit a person's values and pace.
What background does Serife bring to sessions?
She has 28 years of experience across private practice, community mental health, education and trauma-focused services, which informs a flexible, real-world approach.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is credentialled with ACA and PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Serife?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.