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Sohail Sultan

PACFA

Calm, practical psychotherapy for everyday struggles

  • Clinical and culturally aware
  • Practical skill building
  • Values focused work

About Sohail

Sohail Sultan is a clinical psychotherapist practising in Australia with seven years of direct experience. He combines clinical methods with attention to cultural context to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or grief. He also works with concerns such as addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and eating and body image worries.

In sessions Sohail aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about painful or difficult feelings. Conversations focus on understanding what matters to the person and on practical ways to reduce unhelpful patterns. He encourages small steps that fit into everyday life rather than drastic changes all at once.

He uses a mix of approaches that match each person's needs, including acceptance and commitment work, attachment-informed perspectives and cognitive behavioural tools. That means sessions may include noticing thoughts and values, exploring relationship patterns, and learning skills to manage strong emotions.

People who come to Sohail often want clear, down-to-earth support for problems like panic, sleep disruption, anger, caregiving stress or career uncertainty. He also helps with issues tied to abandonment, control, guilt and loneliness. The focus is on practical progress and understanding how past experiences shape present behaviour.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Sohail offers a calm, steady presence to help people work through difficult moments and move toward greater wellbeing.

How therapy approaches translate online

Sohail uses a mix of practical therapies that focus on thoughts, feelings and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and body image worries. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust; this is useful for intimacy, abandonment and communication problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which often helps with panic, sleep difficulties and mood regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Sohail will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there he tailors a blend of methods so sessions feel relevant and manageable rather than overly theoretical.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to use skills practice between sessions and to bring notes or resources into conversations. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt these approaches to suit your day-to-day life and practical goals.

Professional registration

PACFA Australia · No. 30648

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

PACFA · Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sohail help with?

Sohail supports people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders and grief. He also works with addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, eating and body image concerns, sleep issues and anger.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He creates a calm, non-judgemental space and focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine talking, skills practice and reflection to help people make steady changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

His credential is PACFA and he practises in Australia.

Can people who don’t live in Australia work with him?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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