Geena Harnisch
Psychotherapist (PACFA, ACA or CPCA). Compassionate, practical therapy for adults and adolescence navigating emotional overwhelm, burnout, relationship difficulties and trauma
About
Geena is a counsellor and psychotherapist providing online therapy for adults across Australia, including neurodivergent adults. She supports people navigating grief and loss, complex trauma, relationship and intimacy difficulties, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviours and significant life transitions, including those that come with late diagnosis, burnout or a changing sense of identity.
Her approach is relational, compassionate and shaped around how you experience the world. She works collaboratively with clients to explore how past experiences influence present emotions, relationships and patterns of behaviour. For many neurodivergent people, that includes the impact of years of masking, being misunderstood or feeling “too much” or “not enough”. Together, you’ll build self-understanding, emotional regulation and change that fits your brain and your life, rather than aiming to make you fit a neurotypical mould.
Sessions are a respectful, non-judgemental space where your communication style, sensory needs and pace are welcome. That might look like direct and clear communication, flexibility around camera use, breaks, stimming or fidget tools, and room to think before answering. Online sessions from your own space can make this easier.
Geena has experience across inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, individual counselling, group therapy and psychosocial support. Her work is informed by relational and attachment-based perspectives, with an emphasis on the connections between past experiences, emotional wellbeing and relationships.
What a first session looks like
In our first session, we’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change. I’ll explain how I work and answer any questions you have. You don’t need to prepare anything. We’ll also talk about what helps you in sessions, such as camera on or off, breaks, fidget tools and time to think before you answer. You can ask me to be direct, and you can tell me if something isn’t working. At the end, we’ll decide together whether to continue.
In Geena's own words.
Works with
Approach
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Somatic approaches
- Family and relationship work
Qualifications
M. Counselling and Psychotherapy, BA. Psychology/Environmental Humanities
Fees
$140 a session, set by the practitioner. No GP plan needed. Not Medicare rebatable.
Where and how
Video sessions (telehealth) for clients anywhere in Australia.
Taking new clients.
Geena offers a 15 minute fit call before the first session, so you can check the fit.
We introduce you and you agree a first session time with Geena.
Membership
Member, PACFA (Certified Practising).
Membership checked by Inner Help on 29/10/2026 and re-checked yearly. This confirms the membership; it is not an assessment of the quality of care.
No ratings or testimonials, in line with Australian advertising rules for health services. Listings are alphabetical, never ranked or paid for. Profile written by the practitioner, last updated 13/11/2026.