Patricia Lewis, ACA, PACFA

Patricia Lewis is a counsellor based in Australia with more than 9 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, as well as challenges with motivation and self-esteem. She also works with clients who want to build confidence or address career concerns, offering practical support and encouragement to help them move forward. Patricia believes that each person is the expert in their own story and looks for the strengths clients already have to draw on when tackling difficult situations. She recognises the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and focuses on empowering clients through each step of change.

Patricia holds ACA and PACFA credentials, indicating membership of professional counselling associations in Australia, and she can also work from a Christian counselling perspective for clients who prefer that framework. To make therapy accessible, she provides live sessions by video, phone or chat, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their needs and schedule.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it is commonly used for issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood. She also draws on the Gottman Method when working with couples and relationship concerns - this approach focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust and developing skills that help partners manage conflict and strengthen connection. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool Patricia uses to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support emotional regulation and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia works collaboratively with each client to identify the best fit for their needs, goals and preferences, and she may draw on the perspectives of appropriately qualified or registered professionals when relevant to care planning.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone can fit around work and family commitments, while live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between appointments or for those who prefer written communication. These options make it easier for clients to access therapy from home, rural areas or busy schedules and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.