Reiss HurtAASW

Reiss Hurt is an AASW social worker who focuses on clear, practical support. He helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress and life changes. He also works with issues around self esteem, motivation and relationship difficulties.

Reiss aims for straightforward sessions where a person's strengths are central. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what small steps might make a difference. He listens for values and goals, and helps translate them into manageable actions.

His background includes four years of direct practice with people from diverse backgrounds. That experience includes supporting people after trauma and in situations of ongoing stress or caregiver strain. He has used focused psychological strategies with complex mental health needs.

Reiss uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help shift unhelpful thinking and regulate mood. He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to build momentum and set achievable goals.

People who come to Reiss can expect calm, down-to-earth guidance and help planning realistic next steps. He works with issues commonly experienced around pregnancy and childbirth, including changes to identity, stress and relationship pressures. Reiss encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to try small experiments that can change day-to-day life.

Practical approaches you can use online

Reiss often uses cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice thinking patterns and learn simple ways to change them. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing exercises that can reduce reactivity and increase calm in day-to-day life.

He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to help people find their own reasons for change and set small, achievable goals. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they practise new skills between sessions.