HR Portrait of Hannah Royal

Hannah Royal, AHPRA

Compassionate, practical support for anxiety and life change

5 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Hannah

Hannah Royal is a counsellor registered with AHPRA who draws on five years of clinical experience. She works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, and those trying to rebuild confidence after career or relationship setbacks. Her style is down-to-earth and focused on practical steps people can use at home.

Hannah starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying strengths that can be used to move forward. She helps people make sense of difficult emotions and develop clear coping strategies for everyday life.

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Background and approach

This includes managing worry, handling workplace pressure, and easing social anxiety or specific phobias. Sessions often focus on small, achievable goals such as building self-esteem, improving communication, or navigating major life changes like pregnancy or career transitions. Hannah also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, guilt, and forgiveness.

She works at a steady pace so clients feel capable of trying new behaviours between sessions. Her approach is collaborative - she asks questions, offers tools, and adapts methods to suit each person’s situation. Practical exercises and simple routines are used to reinforce new skills.

Hannah aims to make therapy feel relevant and manageable for busy lives. People who choose her can expect clear explanations and gentle encouragement as they try different coping techniques. She values honesty and warmth in sessions, and she encourages people to notice progress, however small.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Hannah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. She helps people apply clear coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress, using exercises that target unhelpful thinking and promote steady behavioural changes. She also works with approaches aimed at improving self-esteem and relationship communication by teaching new ways to respond and practise healthier interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Hannah will talk through options and try methods that match the person’s goals and preferences. This collaborative process means plans are adjusted as needs evolve, so the approach feels suitable and manageable.

Online therapy with Hannah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps build connection. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins and flexible conversations that fit around work or family routines. These formats aim to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Hannah help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career challenges and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, guilt and mood concerns such as phobias and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Hannah uses an evidence-based, practical approach that emphasises clear strategies and small goals. Sessions are collaborative and focused on tools people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, self-esteem and related concerns.
What credentials and where is she located?
Hannah is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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