- Experienced ACA counsellor
- Practical everyday tools
- Compassionate listening
About Lisa
Lisa Papas meets people who are worn out, anxious, or struggling to sleep and helps them find clearer ways forward. She welcomes honest conversation and aims to make sessions practical and down to earth. Lisa is an ACA counsellor with thirty years of professional experience in Australia.
She offers a calm space to tell your story and to work through painful events. Many clients come with trauma, grief, relationship strain, or chronic health and pain concerns. Sleep problems and exhaustion often come up as part of these issues, and Lisa pays attention to how rest, routine and coping fit together.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that make daily life easier. She uses approaches that help people notice unhelpful thinking, reconnect with what matters, and build steadier routines.
Lisa has spent decades supporting people through addiction, bereavement, major life changes and caregiving stress. She also works with people facing anxiety, depression, anger and self-esteem issues. Her experience includes working with challenges linked to adoption, attachment and blended family situations.
People who choose Lisa often want practical tools plus a listening ear. She aims to help clients clarify goals, trial new habits and track progress. To start, complete the Start Therapy questionnaire and schedule a time that suits you.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and persistent sleep problems where avoidance or worry get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going and then testing new ways of thinking or acting to reduce symptoms and improve routine.Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques and adjust the plan together based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant to real-life demands like work, caregiving or altered sleep schedules.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online methods. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel on days when energy is low. It also supports continuing therapy during life transitions while the therapist and client focus on routines, coping strategies and sleep-friendly habits.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Lisa supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, trauma, grief, depression and related concerns such as addiction, anger and relationship strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on small changes, clearer routines and problems that affect everyday life like sleep and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She brings thirty years of professional experience working in Australia across a wide range of issues including trauma, chronic health problems and bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.