Patricia Lewis, ACA, PACFA

Patricia Lewis is an ACA counsellor and PACFA practitioner with nine years helping people untangle stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She works with concerns from trauma and abuse to self-esteem and life direction. Patricia also supports people dealing with workplace pressure, family conflict and jealousy. She speaks English and Spanish and practises in Australia.

Patricia believes each person knows their story best and brings strengths to change. Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps that build confidence and momentum. She encourages honest conversation about goals, limits and values so people can take clearer decisions.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and narrative ideas to help people shift unhelpful patterns and notice different choices. She uses elements of the Gottman Method when relationship habits and communication get in the way of connection.

Patricia has worked with adults facing control issues, codependency, family of origin wounds, divorce and separation, and the effects of domestic or sexual violence. She also offers support around forgiveness, guilt and shame, and exploring life purpose and self-love.

Practical first steps are emphasised in sessions: naming the problem, testing small changes, and reviewing what helps. Patricia describes the work as a partnership where she supports, challenges and celebrates progress. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Patricia often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviours that keep stress and anxiety alive. This approach focuses on practical exercises and testing small changes between sessions, which can fit well into online work. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve calm. Narrative Therapy is used to help people reframe life stories and notice alternative meanings when patterns like jealousy or shame dominate.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt them as progress unfolds, with regular review of what is working.

The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Phone or video sessions can be useful for focused work such as CBT exercises or mindfulness practice, while written formats can help people reflect between meetings. Discussing practical arrangements at the start makes sessions more likely to suit everyday life and responsibilities.