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Lisa Papas, ACA

Therapist in Australia

Lisa is an Australian therapist with credentials including ACA.

30+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Lisa

Lisa Papas is an experienced counsellor practising in Australia with 30 years of professional work in the field. She creates a respectful, sensitive and compassionate space where people are invited to tell their story and explore pathways to a more fulfilling life. Holding the ACA credential, she brings long experience and professional affiliation to her therapeutic work.

Over her career she has supported people through traumatic life events, chronic health challenges, substance use and addiction issues, relationship difficulties, parenting and pregnancy concerns, life stage transitions, grief, loss and bereavement. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, family and intimacy issues, sleep problems and anger, as well as matters such as abandonment, attachment-related concerns and blended family dynamics. Lisa approaches each person with care and sensitivity, recognising that taking the first step towards change takes courage, and she offers steady support throughout that process.

Areas of expertise

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

ACA

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

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Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

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Trauma-Focused Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image

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Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

How Lisa's therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values and take committed steps towards a meaningful life. It can help with anxiety, depression, chronic health challenges and difficult life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can support healing from abandonment, attachment injuries and relationship difficulties. It is useful for people seeking to improve intimacy, family dynamics and emotional safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative effort. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences, and may draw on elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan.

Online counselling offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work from different locations. These options support ongoing access to appropriately qualified or registered professionals and allow therapy to proceed in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lisa Papas have?

Lisa Papas has 30 years of experience in professional counselling and therapeutic work.

What professional credentials does Lisa Papas hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: ACA. Credential details: .

In which languages does Lisa Papas provide therapy?

Lisa Papas provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Papas located?

Lisa Papas is located in Australia.

How can I work with Lisa Papas as my therapist?

You can work with Lisa Papas through 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 your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.