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Lewis Williams, AHPRA
Australia
AHPRA psychologist - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused work
- Goal oriented
About Lewis
Lewis Williams is an AHPRA-registered psychologist with 20 years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. His straightforward approach focuses on clear steps and practical strategies.
Lewis uses evidence-informed methods and talks through what is getting in the way of feeling better. Sessions are aimed at helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and build small changes that fit daily life. He explains tools simply and practises them together with clients.
People come to him for ongoing mood difficulties, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and workplace stress. He also helps those managing chronic pain, illness or disability, and those dealing with guilt, shame or loneliness. Lewis outlines options and works with each person to decide what to try first.
Over two decades he has combined manualised approaches with trauma-focused work to respond to complex histories. He keeps sessions structured and focused on problem solving while making space for emotional processing. Progress is tracked with specific goals and regular review.
To begin, Lewis asks people to complete an intake step so he can match strategies to the problem. He prefers clear plans, measurable steps, and reviewing what works and what needs adjusting.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Lewis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought and behaviour patterns and to try practical changes that reduce distress. CBT sessions often focus on clear exercises, monitoring between sessions, and step-by-step problem solving. He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and work through strong feelings, creating space to name and process emotions safely. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used in trauma-focused work to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and associated reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He discusses different methods with each person and decides collaboratively which fits the presenting problem, goals and personal preference. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasise CBT tasks, emotion processing, or trauma-focused techniques.
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows for practising tools in a usual environment and reviewing progress together without requiring a commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety and workplace problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to test alternative responses through practical exercises and homework.
What is his background and experience?
He is an AHPRA-registered psychologist with 20 years of professional experience working across mood, trauma and anxiety presentations.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in Australia and is registered with AHPRA.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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