Lisa Russo, PACFA

Lisa Russo is a PACFA counsellor who supports people facing worry and big life changes. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem and parenting strain. Her work often helps those dealing with the aftermath of domestic abuse and with rebuilding confidence and routine.

Lisa keeps sessions straightforward and compassionate. Clients can expect a calm space to talk, and practical steps to manage emotions. She aims to help people feel heard and to build everyday skills that reduce overwhelm.

Her background includes more than 10 years working as a clinical counsellor and support worker in Australia. She runs a independent practice called Indy Support Services and has experience supporting women through relationship difficulties, bereavement, and recovery after abuse.

Lisa draws on approaches that prioritise relationships, present-moment awareness and problem solving. Typical work might include exploring how attachments shape reactions, trying small behaviour experiments, or practicing mindful ways to cope with strong feelings.

Sessions move at the client’s pace. Lisa helps set clear, achievable goals and offers tools to use between meetings. She encourages small changes that add up to more confidence and steadier moods.

People who choose Lisa often want practical help alongside listening and emotional support. If you want a calm, direct style and a focus on real-life steps, she may be a good fit.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape emotional responses today. It helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and supports building steadier ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and empathy so the person sets the pace and priorities for change. It suits people who need a non-judgemental space to sort out feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behaviour changes to shift mood and anxiety levels; it works well for stress, sleeping problems and managing overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to test methods and see what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That means starting with what matters to the person and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, try a mix of techniques at home, and focus on practical skills between sessions. Appropriately qualified counsellors can adapt these approaches so they remain helpful when not meeting in person.