- Grief and bereavement
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and recovery
About Lisa
Lisa Papas is an experienced counsellor who helps people facing grief, major life changes and ongoing stress. She offers a listening space where people can tell their story and feel understood. Her style is warm, respectful and down-to-earth.
With 30 years of professional experience in Australia, Lisa has worked with people dealing with trauma, chronic illness, addiction and relationship difficulties. She also supports those coping with caregiving strain, bereavement and changes linked to ageing. Her approach is practical and focused on what matters to each person.
Sessions centre on understanding the person as a whole. Lisa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas shape how she builds trust and explores relationships.
People can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. Lisa aims to make therapy relevant to day-to-day life, whether the issue is sleep, anxiety, low mood or coping with a serious illness. She works at a pace the person chooses.
Taking the first step can feel hard and brave. Lisa encourages clear, practical planning so people leave sessions with something to try between meetings. She supports people through grief, recovery and decisions that follow major life events.
With 30 years of professional experience in Australia, Lisa has worked with people dealing with trauma, chronic illness, addiction and relationship difficulties. She also supports those coping with caregiving strain, bereavement and changes linked to ageing. Her approach is practical and focused on what matters to each person.
Sessions centre on understanding the person as a whole. Lisa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas shape how she builds trust and explores relationships.
People can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. Lisa aims to make therapy relevant to day-to-day life, whether the issue is sleep, anxiety, low mood or coping with a serious illness. She works at a pace the person chooses.
Taking the first step can feel hard and brave. Lisa encourages clear, practical planning so people leave sessions with something to try between meetings. She supports people through grief, recovery and decisions that follow major life events.
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 how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions. It helps when people feel stuck by worry or avoidance and want a more meaningful day-to-day life.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and sleeping problems by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviours.
Attachment-based ideas guide how the therapist builds trust and looks at relationship patterns that affect how people relate to others. This can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and communication problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try out methods and adjust the plan together so it fits personal needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use audio-only meetings if camera time is difficult. Discuss practical arrangements and session length when you schedule to find what fits best.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?
She helps people with grief, stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, caregiving strain and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth, focusing on listening and practical steps. Sessions aim to be respectful and sensitive to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
Lisa brings 30 years of professional experience working in Australia. Her practice includes work with bereavement, trauma, chronic health issues and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds ACA as a credential and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. 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 does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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.