- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Roberta
Roberta Gomes is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, relationship and family conflict, addictions, bipolar concerns and life changes. She speaks English and Portuguese and offers a straightforward, person-focused way of working.
Roberta uses client-centred methods alongside evidence-based techniques. In sessions she listens to what matters right now, helps set short-term goals and introduces skills for managing strong emotions. She also uses cognitive strategies to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going and mindfulness practices to build grounding during hard moments.
Her experience includes supporting people through grief, anger, self-esteem and compassion fatigue concerns. She also works with challenges such as ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, carers' stress, chronic pain, dissociation and mood regulation difficulties. Roberta names trauma recovery and substance use support among the areas she helps with.
Meetings are collaborative: she and the client agree on priorities and pace. Sessions focus on practical tools as well as talking through the past when it helps recovery. Roberta aims to make therapy useful in day-to-day life, for study, work and relationships.
To begin she asks clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Roberta uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches. ACT focuses on clarifying values and learning small actions that align with them, which can help when life feels directionless. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours, teaching practical techniques to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful patterns.She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the relationship straightforward and respectful. That means therapy is a collaborative process: the client and therapist decide together which approach or mix of approaches will suit the client’s goals and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Roberta asks people to complete a short questionnaire and then book a first session so the right format and plan can be agreed. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around study, early-career schedules or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel to appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, relationship and family conflict, addictions and bipolar concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is client-centred and collaborative, combining listening with practical skills from CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
Roberta has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and psychological concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Australia and holds PACFA as the listed credential.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can I meet with her if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered within Australia.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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