Paula Saby, AHPRA

Paula Saby is an Australian therapist with 20 years of clinical experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety and major life changes. She works with clients on parenting challenges, motivation and confidence, and provides affirming support for LGBTQ+ related concerns. Paula also focuses on building self-esteem and helping clients navigate difficult transitions with practical, compassionate guidance.

Credentialed with AHPRA - the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Paula brings long-standing professional experience to each session and tailors her approach to individual needs. She creates an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and she emphasises collaboration so clients feel heard and respected as they work toward their goals.

Paula recognises that beginning therapy can require courage and takes pride in supporting people through that first step. Her practice aims to combine evidence-informed methods with empathetic listening so clients can develop greater resilience, clearer communication and improved coping strategies for everyday pressures and relationship difficulties.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Paula

Paula uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action - this approach can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence and strengthen a person's own motivation for change, which is often effective for goals around confidence, parenting and getting unstuck. Solution-Focused Therapy is another practical method she draws on, concentrating on clients' strengths and small, achievable steps toward preferred outcomes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Paula works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they adjust techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains relevant and personally useful.

Online therapy with Paula is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during busy periods, and access appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists from different locations.