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Lisa Papas

ACA

Lisa Papas , ACA

Therapist in Australia

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About Lisa

Lisa Papas is an experienced Australian counselor with 30 years of professional practice and an ACA credential, a recognized professional credential in counseling. She creates a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space where people can share their stories and begin to work through difficult experiences.

Over her career she has supported people facing traumatic life events, chronic health conditions, substance use and addiction challenges, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and pregnancy concerns, life-stage transitions, grief, loss and bereavement. Her approach emphasizes listening and practical support to help individuals navigate complex emotional and practical problems.

Lisa understands that reaching out for help takes courage and that each person’s path toward greater well-being is unique. She aims to accompany clients through change with empathy and steady guidance, helping them identify strengths, develop coping strategies, and move toward more fulfilling and balanced ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Lisa Papas integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while focusing on actions that reflect personal values - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that begin early in life and can affect trust, intimacy, and communication - it is useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support to help the person find their own solutions and build self-awareness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Lisa works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the work evolves.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide practical flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access consistent support from home or other locations. These options allow clients to engage in the therapeutic work in ways that best suit their life circumstances while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lisa Papas have?

She has 30 years of professional experience.

Is Lisa Papas a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the ACA credential. No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Lisa Papas provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Papas located?

She is located in Australia.

How can I work with Lisa Papas as my therapist?

Sessions with Lisa Papas are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lisa Papas work with international clients?

Lisa Papas does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Papas cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

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

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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