Korin Whittaker

Korin Whittaker is an AASW social worker who focuses on practical, person-centred therapy. She supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Korin uses clear, respectful language and tailors each session to the person in front of her.

Korin has four years of experience working in the therapy space in New South Wales, Australia. She helps people who are managing anger, motivation issues and life changes. Her work also includes supporting people dealing with chronic illness or disability, caregiver stress, body image and attachment concerns.

Her approach is straightforward and flexible. Sessions are built around what a person needs right now, with a plan that can change as progress is made. Korin draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside a client-centred way of working.

In practice that means exploring what matters to the person, testing small changes, and learning skills to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. She pays attention to practical steps that fit daily life and routines. The aim is to increase confidence, improve relationships and reduce the power of overwhelming emotions.

Taking a first step can feel hard, and Korin frames therapy as a collaborative process. She listens without judgement, adapts the plan as needed, and offers steady support while people work towards clearer goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps towards those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve mood. A client-centred approach places the person's experience at the heart of sessions, with the therapist following the person's lead and reflecting what they bring.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Korin will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will review what helps and adjust the approach over time to keep progress moving.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practise new skills in their everyday environment while keeping therapy focused on practical steps and measurable goals.