- Trauma-informed
- Attachment focus
- Long and short-term
About Itay
Itay Lahav is a PACFA counsellor with 22 years of clinical experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, sleep problems and depression. She works with trauma, attachment difficulties and people who want to understand life patterns and meaning. Her approach is practical and conversational so people can bring real concerns to each session.
Itay uses psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that keep causing distress. She combines that with client-centred listening so people feel heard while they reflect on what they want to change. Trauma-focused methods are offered when past events are part of the problem, and attachment-based work is used to explore how early relationships shape present responses.
She has worked across a broad range of mental health difficulties, including personality disorder and dissociation, and addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, body image and chronic illness. Sessions may suit someone wanting short-term focused help or a longer, deeper exploration of personal development.
Itay emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the engine for change. She aims to build a calm, steady space where people can talk through difficult feelings and test new ways of relating. The style is thoughtful, attentive and paced to each person’s needs.
Based in Australia, Itay works with English-speaking clients and draws on her years of clinical practice to tailor therapy to each person’s goals and circumstances.
Approach and how online work can fit your life
Itay uses psychodynamic therapy to help people identify recurring patterns from their past that show up today. This approach looks at themes and relationships that shape mood and behaviour, and can be useful for longstanding issues and self-understanding.She also uses client-centred therapy which focuses on listening carefully and following each person’s priorities. This approach helps people feel understood while they explore practical changes and emotional coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing one model from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of care when schedules change, while the therapist and client decide together how to pace the work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Itay commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems and depression, plus related issues like attachment difficulties and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends careful listening with reflective discussion. Sessions combine psychodynamic exploration with client-centred attention and trauma-focused techniques when needed.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and private practice, including work with personality disorder and dissociation.
What credentials and location are listed?
Itay holds PACFA credentialing and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.