- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Patricia
Patricia Lewis is an ACA and PACFA counsellor in Australia with nine years of professional experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family conflict, trauma and self-esteem struggles. She also works with people dealing with motivation, career questions and confidence building. Patricia speaks English and Spanish and brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions.
She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to make changes that feel achievable. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what small steps might help, rather than long theory-heavy explanations. Patricia sometimes integrates ideas from cognitive behavioural work, mindfulness and narrative approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
For relationship concerns she draws on principles from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce repeated conflict cycles. Her use of existential ideas supports people facing big life questions - such as direction after study, work choices or decisions about relationships. Narrative techniques help people separate themselves from painful labels and rewrite how they understand past events.
Patricia has experience supporting people affected by sexual assault and domestic violence, and she addresses family of origin issues, guilt and shame in straightforward ways. She also works with codependency, control issues and jealousy by helping clients develop clearer boundaries and personal goals.
She offers sessions in English and Spanish and notes she can work from a Christian counselling perspective if a client prefers that framework. To start a course of sessions, follow the online matching and scheduling steps on the profile.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Patricia commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness techniques in online work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and tests small changes to shift mood and anxiety. Mindfulness therapy offers practical exercises to calm the nervous system and build attention to the present moment, which can help with stress and rumination.She also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship-focused sessions, focusing on communication skills and reducing repeated conflict patterns. These approaches are described and tried together rather than used in isolation, and Patricia will collaborate with each person to find the best mix based on their goals and preferences.
Session formats were listed in the biography as live sessions by video, phone or chat; confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time so people can use a break between commitments. The focus is on finding workable strategies for everyday life and adjusting the approach as progress is made.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and self-esteem concerns, along with workplace and life-purpose questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using CBT, mindfulness and narrative ideas to identify patterns and try new strategies in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds ACA and PACFA credentials and practices in Australia.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes live sessions by video, phone or chat; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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