- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Larissa
Larissa Lau is an AASW-accredited social worker with ten years' experience based in Australia. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem and life changes, and has a focus on issues such as abandonment, attachment and grief.
Lara works directly with individuals to identify pressing problems and practical next steps. Sessions aim to clarify what is most important right now and to build clearer routines, coping strategies and realistic goals. Conversations are straightforward and paced to suit each person's needs.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behaviour approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, parts work and somatic methods. These are used to address symptoms like panic, phobias, overwhelming anxiety and the emotional impact of past hurts.
She also helps people facing relational and identity concerns such as family of origin wounds, jealousy, infidelity, isolation and multicultural stresses. Work can include skills for managing caregiver strain, grief, guilt and rebuilding self-esteem after loss or major change.
Practical tools, homework and short-term plans are commonly part of sessions for people wanting quick relief or clearer direction. For those who want deeper processing, Lara includes body-focused and parts-based techniques alongside talk-based therapy.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Larissa uses cognitive behaviour approaches to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavioural changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, panic and low mood by focusing on what to change and testing small experiments.She also works with parts or ego-state methods, which help map different inner voices and responses. That can be useful when people feel conflicted, empty or stuck after relationship wounds or abandonment experiences. Somatic techniques are used alongside talk work to help when the body holds tension after trauma or chronic stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor choices based on a person's concerns, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into study, work or busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue sessions across moves within Australia, while keeping the focus on practical skills and emotional processing.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment and panic attacks.
How does she approach therapy?
Work is practical and evidence-based, using techniques like cognitive behaviour approaches, parts work and somatic methods to build coping skills and process difficult emotions.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Lara has ten years' experience working as a social worker with people facing mental health and life transition challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is AASW-accredited and based in Australia.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.