Lisa Papas, ACA

Lisa Papas offers a calm, respectful place for people dealing with jealousy and related relationship concerns. She makes space for honest storytelling and listens without judgement. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step easier for each person who contacts her.

With 30 years of professional experience in Australia, Lisa has worked alongside people facing trauma, chronic health problems, substance use and addiction, grief, life transitions and relationship strain. She focuses on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, sleeplessness and low self-esteem while also attending to deeper interpersonal patterns such as attachment and intimacy issues.

Her approach uses clear, everyday tools rather than jargon. Sessions often include values-minded work from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, thought- and behaviour-focused strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and an emphasis on understanding how early bonds influence current relationships from attachment-based therapy. The aim is to help people notice what matters to them and make changes that fit their life.

Lisa describes her style as warm, patient and down-to-earth. She offers steady support through grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness and other long-term stresses. Expect a collaborative conversation where priorities are set together and practical steps are taken between sessions.

Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate experience that balances problem-solving with deeper reflection. She encourages people to bring what matters most to each session, and to work at a pace that feels manageable.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what they value and take small steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is useful for anxiety, stress and relationship doubts. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and communication; this can be helpful for intimacy issues, jealousy and patterns that repeat in adulthood. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-directive stance where the client sets the pace and the therapist offers empathic listening and reflection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will discuss options and adapt methods to suit each person’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making happens early on and can be revisited as therapy progresses.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect from different locations within Australia and continue work between appointments through agreed homework or practical exercises.