Clarissa Fasanella is a psychologist based in Burwood, in Sydney’s inner west. You can find her practice at Level 7, 74 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134. Sessions are set up for people who want support that feels practical, steady, and easy to follow.
As a psychologist, Clarissa works with clients dealing with day-to-day mental health worries, especially anxiety and stress. If you’ve been feeling on edge, overwhelmed, or like your mind won’t switch off, that’s often where she starts. She also helps people who want strategies for coping better when life gets busy or difficult.
In counselling sessions, Clarissa focuses on what’s going on for you right now. She looks at patterns that can build up over time, like how stress shows up in your body, your thoughts, and your choices. Then you’ll work through ways to make things more manageable. At times, that can mean learning skills for calming down quickly in the moment. Other times, it’s about understanding what triggers anxiety and finding more helpful ways to respond.
Behavioural therapy is one of the main tools used in sessions. This kind of approach is about putting change into everyday life, not just talking about it. Clarissa can help you build step-by-step plans, practise new responses, and notice what works as you go. Many people find this approach grounding, because it gives clear steps and doesn’t rely on “just thinking positive”.
For stress management, the focus is on stress signals and practical techniques you can actually use. That might include learning anxiety management strategies, improving routines, and creating small changes that add up. The aim is to help you feel more in control, even when things aren’t perfect.
Over time, Clarissa has built experience through ongoing work with clients who are navigating stress and anxiety. Her sessions are designed to be calm and supportive, with room to take things at your own pace. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come in.
Clarissa’s education is in psychology, with a strong emphasis on using therapy approaches in a real-world way. If you’re looking for help with anxiety, stress, or coping skills, you can book counselling sessions and start with a conversation about what’s been hardest lately.