- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma and grief
- Values-focused care
About Lisa
Lisa Papas is an ACA counsellor with 30 years of experience. She aims to give people space to tell their story and to feel heard. Lisa works calmly and respectfully, helping people take a first step toward a more satisfying life.
She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, sleeping problems and low self-esteem. Lisa also supports people facing grief, trauma, relationship or intimacy-related issues, and life changes such as career shifts or ageing concerns. Addiction and compassion fatigue are included among areas she addresses.
Her approach draws from several practical therapies. Lisa uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening shape how she responds in sessions.
Sessions are down-to-earth and aimed at small, steady changes. Conversations may include coping skills, clearer communication strategies and ways to manage distressing memories or urges. She helps people weigh options and set goals that matter to them.
People come with different histories, including chronic illness, caregiving strain, adoption and blended family matters. Lisa offers a respectful, non-judgemental presence for those navigating these challenges. If you want straightforward support to change habits and thoughts, she can help you work through what matters next.
She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, sleeping problems and low self-esteem. Lisa also supports people facing grief, trauma, relationship or intimacy-related issues, and life changes such as career shifts or ageing concerns. Addiction and compassion fatigue are included among areas she addresses.
Her approach draws from several practical therapies. Lisa uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening shape how she responds in sessions.
Sessions are down-to-earth and aimed at small, steady changes. Conversations may include coping skills, clearer communication strategies and ways to manage distressing memories or urges. She helps people weigh options and set goals that matter to them.
People come with different histories, including chronic illness, caregiving strain, adoption and blended family matters. Lisa offers a respectful, non-judgemental presence for those navigating these challenges. If you want straightforward support to change habits and thoughts, she can help you work through what matters next.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
ACA · Australia
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them, then practising different responses to reduce distress and change habits. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current connection and trust; it can help with intimacy issues and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs evolve, and sessions can mix techniques to match what is most helpful.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow quieter, shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continuity of support during life transitions or health challenges. Appropriately qualified therapists aim to adapt exercises and discussions so they work well when you are not in the same room.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Lisa commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping difficulties, grief, trauma, addiction and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She blends client-centred listening with practical tools, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits to support small, steady change.
How long has she been practising?
Lisa has 30 years of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are noted?
She is listed as ACA and works in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.