Giorgio Salmistraro

Giorgio Salmistraro offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by relationship strain, grief, anxiety or big life changes. He writes plainly and listens closely, helping people name what matters and take small steps toward feeling steadier. Giorgio aims to make sessions feel like a clear, practical conversation rather than a maze of jargon.

He draws on 14 years of practice in Australia and holds PACFA credentialing. Giorgio commonly helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, family conflict, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, addiction issues and mood challenges such as depression and bipolar. He also supports people facing parenting pressures, work stress, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

In sessions he works to build an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Giorgio focuses on practical strategies alongside talking therapy so people leave with concrete steps they can try between meetings. He values clear goals and regular review to track small changes over time.

Giorgio has additional experience with issues such as HIV and AIDS, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counselling, infidelity, jealousy and non-monogamous relationship arrangements. He also brings experience with multicultural concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and obsessive-compulsive behaviours.

People who choose Giorgio often want direct, respectful guidance and a counsellor who will help them work through difficult decisions. To begin, he invites you to say what’s hardest right now and what a better week would look like for you.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Giorgio works with practical, evidence-based techniques that help people make changes in daily life. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps when worry or negative thinking gets in the way of relationships or work.

Another approach emphasises skills for handling strong emotions and improving communication. That work teaches concrete strategies for calmer responses, clearer boundaries and better conversations with partners or family members. These techniques suit people dealing with conflict, intimacy concerns or parenting stress.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Giorgio will talk with you about your goals and preferences, try different techniques, and check in regularly to see what helps. The work is collaborative and adaptable as your needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact formats available before booking because the biography does not list them. In general, remote sessions can make fitting therapy around work and family easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. They also let people use quieter surroundings, or choose audio-only meetings if video feels like too much at first.