About Patricia
Patricia Toczek is an AASW social worker with 18 years of clinical experience. She trained at the University of Melbourne and completed further family therapy study at the Bouverie Centre. Patricia draws on long practice across community, non-for-profit and mental health settings to support people facing hard times.
Patricia works alongside individuals, couples and families to untangle relationship problems and emotional distress. She helps people manage stress, anxiety and depression and supports work on self-esteem, motivation and confidence.
How Patricia works
She also addresses communication problems, guilt, shame and feelings of isolation. Her approach is practical and person-centred. Patricia tailors conversations and plans to the needs of each person.
She aims to be respectful and sensitive while offering clear steps people can try between sessions. Patricia has particular experience with relationship counselling and trauma-related concerns. She draws on this background to help people set achievable goals and make steady progress.
Her style tends to be collaborative and focused on real-life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and Polish. Patricia practises in Australia and works from her clinical experience to support people seeking more connection, clearer communication and better day-to-day coping.
What Patricia works with
The areas below are the ones Patricia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English, Polish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
Approach choices and online therapy options
Patricia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. Family therapy skills help look at patterns between people and improve how they relate and communicate. Trauma-informed social work methods focus on stabilising distress, building coping skills and supporting recovery from difficult events.Finding the right approach is something Patricia treats as collaborative. She listens to a person's story, discusses possible ways forward and adjusts methods to fit needs, goals and preferences. Together they choose techniques that feel useful and realistic for day-to-day life.
If you are thinking about online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family and work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers the chance to continue with a therapist when relocating within Australia. Ask about the specific session formats available when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and technology.
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