Alexandra Spartels, PACFA

Alexandra Spartels is a PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) credentialled counsellor practising in Australia with 11 years of professional experience. She specialises in supporting people navigating relationship difficulties and family conflicts, and she has substantial experience helping those affected by trauma and abuse. Alexandra also assists clients who are coping with grief and loss and offers practical approaches for managing anger.

Her style is grounded in creating an open, non-judgemental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and without fear. Alexandra works collaboratively with each person to identify the issues that matter most and to build strategies that fit their life and goals. She acknowledges that taking the first step towards therapy requires courage and honours the commitment it takes to begin the process.

Whether someone is seeking help for a relationship concern, processing difficult memories, working through bereavement, or learning healthier ways to manage strong emotions, Alexandra aims to offer steady, compassionate support and clear guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Alexandra commonly works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and she also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thinking and reconnect with personal values so they can take meaningful action in their lives - it is useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. EFT focuses on emotions and attachment patterns in relationships, helping partners and individuals understand and shift interaction cycles to improve closeness and communication. EMDR is a structured approach to processing distressing memories and can support recovery from trauma and related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alexandra collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress is made. This collaborative approach helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be attended by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to access support from home, and to maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can deliver effective therapeutic work through these modalities, and Alexandra uses them to provide accessible, goal-focused support.