- 30 years experience
- ACA credential
- Works with grief
About Lisa
Lisa Papas welcomes people who are carrying stress, grief, anxiety or the weight of big life changes. She aims to give each person room to tell their story and to work out practical next steps. Lisa writes plainly and listens closely, helping people feel heard while they sort through what matters most.
Lisa has 30 years of professional experience in Australia and holds ACA credentials (Australian Counselling Association). Over her career she has supported people facing trauma, chronic health issues, substance use and addiction, and bereavement. She also works with concerns such as sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem and career strain.
Her approach draws on several counselling methods to match each person’s situation. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and Attachment-Based ways of thinking about connection and relationships.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as gentle listening. Lisa aims to help people build skills they can use outside the room, and to make sense of difficult feelings and patterns. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion across all conversations.
People who want to begin simply choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to availability. Language of service is English and sessions are offered from Australia.
Lisa has 30 years of professional experience in Australia and holds ACA credentials (Australian Counselling Association). Over her career she has supported people facing trauma, chronic health issues, substance use and addiction, and bereavement. She also works with concerns such as sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem and career strain.
Her approach draws on several counselling methods to match each person’s situation. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and Attachment-Based ways of thinking about connection and relationships.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as gentle listening. Lisa aims to help people build skills they can use outside the room, and to make sense of difficult feelings and patterns. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion across all conversations.
People who want to begin simply choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to availability. Language of service is English and sessions are offered from Australia.
Areas of expertise
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
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action in line with those values, even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to reduce distress and change patterns that no longer serve you. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feeling and behaviour, helping people address hurt and build healthier connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a shared process and can change as therapy progresses.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during short breaks. Some formats use less bandwidth or skip video, which can suit people who prefer shorter or simpler contact. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions fit your everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lisa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career issues and depression.
What is Lisa’s counselling style?
Her style combines listening with practical tools. Sessions balance reflective conversation with exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
Lisa has 30 years of professional experience working in Australia with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds ACA credentials (Australian Counselling Association) and practices in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lisa?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.