Lisa Studdert, ACA

Lisa Studdert is a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming counsellor practising in Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Counselling in 2026 and has built over four years of experience working in private practice. Her professional background also includes roles in emergency mental health care, where she learned to remain calm and present with people in crisis.

She adapts her approach to suit each person and their goals, drawing on somatic therapy, EMDR, EFT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Her manner is person-centred, attachment-based and emotionally focused, and she works from a stance of acceptance rather than trying to "fix" how a person’s brain functions.

Lisa supports people experiencing persistent stress and anxiety, helping them understand what anxiety may be trying to protect them from and identify ways to find more lasting calm. She works with couples and families to break patterns of blame and rebuild listening and connection. For those affected by trauma or abuse she uses somatic methods and EMDR at a pace that avoids forcing re-exposure to painful memories.

She welcomes neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD and autism, and focuses on practical strategies for attention, memory and emotional regulation that respect different ways of thinking. Lisa also assists with motivation, self-esteem, relationship cycles and emotional regulation, helping people notice unhelpful patterns with kindness so they can begin to respond rather than react.

Her practice emphasises an open, non-judgemental space for exploring thoughts and feelings. Lisa offers steady support for people who are ready to work towards a more fulfilling life and prefers to partner with clients through each step of the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling and care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and connect with personal values so they can take purposeful action. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation and difficulties with self-esteem by teaching practical skills to live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns in connection and trust. It supports people and couples who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues or recurring relationship cycles by strengthening emotional connection and repair.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the person’s lead and offers non-judgemental support. This approach suits people seeking a respectful space to explore feelings, identity and decision-making without pressure to change immediately.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. As with appropriately qualified or registered professionals, Lisa works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting over time as priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments and allow people to continue therapy from their own environment while still working with a therapist to make meaningful progress.