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Rohan Holt, AASW

Practical, body-aware therapy for everyday struggles

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About Rohan

Rohan Holt is an AASW social worker with 27 years of professional experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and anger. He speaks plainly and treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. He aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about seeking help.

Rohan tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice patterns, try small changes and build skills that fit day-to-day life.

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Background and approach

He mixes body-focused work and talking interventions to help people feel more grounded in their bodies as well as their thinking. His approach draws on Somatic practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas. That means attention to bodily reactions, values-based action and relational patterns when working through difficult experiences.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels doable for each person. Rohan has worked across many issues including abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and communication problems. He also supports people facing grief tied to adoption or ageing, and those managing co-morbidity or chronic pain.

He aims to make therapy a practical, steady place to learn new ways of coping. People can expect a calm, respectful manner and clear explanations of suggested steps. Rohan encourages small experiments between sessions and checks in on what works and what doesn’t.

He invites people to bring questions and to shape their own goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Somatic work pays attention to how the body holds stress and emotion, using gentle awareness of breath, posture and sensation to help people feel more regulated; it can be useful for anxiety, trauma responses and anger. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and building small steps that match those values, which helps with ongoing stress and avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and supports people to try new ways of relating and communicating in close connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose and adapt techniques that match the person's needs, goals and preferences. Choices are reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or health needs, and allow people to continue therapy when meeting in person is difficult. The formats also let the therapist use body-awareness exercises, values work and relational discussions in ways that suit each individual's situation.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Rohan works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and anger. He also helps with related issues such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Expect a mix of body-aware techniques and talk-based strategies that focus on small, practical changes.
What is Rohan's background and experience?
He has 27 years of professional experience in Australia and uses that broad experience to guide practical treatment plans. He aims to tailor work to each person's needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rohan is listed with the AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
27 years
Licensed
Languages
English