- Sleep and rest
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical strategies
About Roberta
Roberta Gomes welcomes people who are worn down by sleep problems, stress or ongoing worry. She focuses on practical steps to improve rest, reduce overwhelm and manage strong emotions. Her style is warm and collaborative, and she works at a steady pace that suits each person.
Roberta uses clear, straightforward conversations to help people understand what keeps them awake. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and routines that affect sleep. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm the mind and reduce rumination before bed.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people make room for difficult feelings without getting stuck in them. Client-centred methods shape sessions so the person’s goals set the agenda. Roberta pairs these approaches with practical strategies for stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strain.
Roberta has three years of clinical experience and holds a PACFA credential, which she maintains while practising in Australia. She offers care in English and Portuguese and works with people facing a broad range of concerns, including addictions, mood challenges, trauma, chronic pain and ADHD.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person needs. Roberta supports people through the toolbox work of changing habits, building tolerance for strong feelings, and creating routines that improve sleep and daily functioning. To start, she helps clients identify one or two small, achievable steps to try between sessions.
Therapies that support better sleep and emotional balance
Roberta uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts and routines that interfere with sleep. CBT often focuses on behaviours around bedtime and daytime habits that keep sleep disturbed.She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice worrying thoughts without getting pulled into them. ACT supports building values-based routines and small behavioural changes that fit into daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Roberta will discuss what feels most useful for the person and adapt techniques to match priorities, goals and lifestyle. That means trying different practices and checking in on what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties or a busy day. It also allows shorter check-ins, phone options if bandwidth is limited, and the chance to practise sleep and relaxation strategies in the settings where they will be used.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Roberta help with?
She supports people with sleep difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and related concerns such as chronic pain and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Roberta works in a collaborative, client-centred way, using clear, practical techniques and pacing sessions to each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Roberta holds PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Are international clients taken?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
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 Roberta?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.