PACFA

Lisa Russo , PACFA

Therapist in Australia

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About Lisa

Lisa Russo is a Clinical Counsellor and Support Worker credentialed in Australia with over 10 years of experience supporting women through a wide range of life challenges. She is accredited with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and works as an independent contractor running her own practice, Indy Support Services, where she offers compassionate, client-centered counselling.

Lisa regularly supports women facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting challenges, trauma, and recovery after domestic abuse. Her work also addresses issues such as career concerns, coping with life changes, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related areas including abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.

In sessions with Lisa clients can expect a non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and emotions at their own pace. She focuses on helping people feel heard and understood while developing practical tools to manage emotions, navigate transitions, and build resilience and confidence. Taking the first step can feel difficult, and she aims to guide and empower clients through each stage of their journey toward greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the client is at the center of the work. The therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities to build self-awareness, confidence, and personal insight, which can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems by teaching skills for coping and behaviour change.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences influence current patterns of connection and emotion regulation. It can support people working through attachment issues, relationship difficulties, grief, and the effects of trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to tailor care for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options increase accessibility for people in different locations and provide multiple ways to engage with therapy that suit individual communication styles and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lisa Russo have?

Lisa Russo has 10 years of professional experience working as a clinical counsellor and support worker.

Is Lisa Russo a licensed therapist?

Yes. Lisa Russo holds PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) credentialing.

In which languages does Lisa Russo provide therapy?

Lisa Russo provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Russo located?

Lisa Russo is located in Australia.

How can I work with Lisa Russo as my therapist?

You can work with Lisa Russo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lisa Russo work with international clients?

Lisa Russo does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Russo cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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