- Guilt and shame work
- Anxiety and anger
- Addictions support
About Edson
Edson Taruva is an AASW social worker with 16 years of professional experience in Australia. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem difficulties. He also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose and social anxiety.
He begins by listening to the story a person brings and recognising the strengths already there. Sessions look at what keeps problems going now, and what small steps might change daily patterns. He treats the person as the expert on their own life while offering practical ideas and structure.
Edson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He helps people notice how guilt and shame affect choices and relationships, and how those feelings sit alongside trauma or addiction. Work can include learning new ways to respond to anger, reducing anxiety symptoms, or facing painful memories at a manageable pace.
Sessions are plain spoken and goal-oriented. The focus is on what a person wants to be different and on realistic next steps. He draws on his background to offer steady, practical support rather than abstract theory.
Edson speaks English, Shona and Zulu. He practises in Australia and asks people to choose the online therapy options button to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Edson draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with emotional regulation and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach is cognitive-behavioural work, which looks at thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety, shame or addictive behaviour and teaches practical strategies to shift them. Another is trauma-informed care, which focuses on pacing, safety and grounding skills so people can process painful memories without becoming overwhelmed.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide collaboratively which techniques to try and when to adjust the approach.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can access support from where they already are. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can help tailor sessions to a person’s schedule and practical constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Shona, Zulu
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and self-esteem difficulties, plus related areas such as guilt and shame and caregiver stress.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He helps people notice how guilt and shame influence choices and relationships, and uses practical steps to reduce their daily impact.
What is his clinical background?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with people on stress, trauma, addiction and emotional regulation.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Shona and Zulu.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.