Ainsley Cullen, AASW
Experienced Australian therapist and clinical hypnotherapist
- 22 years experience
- AASW credential
- Offers clinical hypnotherapy
About Ainsley Cullen
Ainsley Cullen is a credentialed Australian therapist with 22 years of professional experience and a long-standing practice in clinical hypnotherapy. She holds the AASW credential, indicating membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers, and combines that professional grounding with practical therapeutic skills developed over two decades.
Ainsley has extensive experience supporting people managing stress and anxiety, working through grief and loss, navigating parenting challenges, and building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She brings a calm, strengths-based approach that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients identify and use their existing resources to address life's difficulties.
Her practice emphasizes supporting people through change and growth. Ainsley frames the decision to seek help as an act of courage and aims to empower clients to take the steps they choose toward a more fulfilling, happier life. Whether through short-term coping strategies or deeper therapeutic work, she offers practical support and encouragement throughout the process.
Ainsley has extensive experience supporting people managing stress and anxiety, working through grief and loss, navigating parenting challenges, and building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She brings a calm, strengths-based approach that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients identify and use their existing resources to address life's difficulties.
Her practice emphasizes supporting people through change and growth. Ainsley frames the decision to seek help as an act of courage and aims to empower clients to take the steps they choose toward a more fulfilling, happier life. Whether through short-term coping strategies or deeper therapeutic work, she offers practical support and encouragement throughout the process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ainsley Cullen have?
Ainsley Cullen has 22 years of professional experience.
Is Ainsley Cullen a licensed therapist?
Yes, Ainsley Cullen holds the AASW credential, indicating membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers.
In which languages does Ainsley Cullen provide therapy?
Ainsley Cullen provides therapy in English.
Where is Ainsley Cullen located?
Ainsley Cullen is located in Australia.
How can I work with Ainsley Cullen as my therapist?
You can work with Ainsley Cullen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ainsley Cullen work with international clients?
Ainsley Cullen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ainsley Cullen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support with Ainsley Cullen
Ainsley draws on several well-established approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current emotional responses and connection styles - it can be useful for intimacy, attachment issues, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client's own goals and timing - it supports self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth by helping people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and everyday coping skills.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Ainsley works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client explore options together and adjust methods as progress unfolds.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer greater flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to schedule therapy around work, family, and other commitments. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual.