Profile / Australia
Patricia Lewis, ACA, PACFA
Australia
ACA counsellor - relationship and anxiety help
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Gottman elements
- English and Spanish
About Patricia
Patricia Lewis is an ACA counsellor and PACFA practitioner with nine years of professional experience in Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Patricia also supports people with motivation, confidence and career questions and offers sessions in English and Spanish.
Patricia takes a direct, practical approach. She treats clients as the experts in their own lives and helps them find clearer ways to respond to difficult thoughts and habits. Sessions often involve noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small behaviour changes, and practising new ways of relating in everyday situations.
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative and existential ideas to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves. Mindfulness techniques are brought in to manage overwhelming emotions. The Gottman Method elements are used when relationship dynamics are a focus.
Patricia offers live sessions by video, phone or chat. If clients want to explore concerns from a Christian viewpoint, she is a qualified Christian counsellor and can include those perspectives in conversation.
Her style is practical and collaborative. Early meetings focus on clear, achievable goals and short-term steps to test what helps. Clients who prefer straightforward, structured work about thoughts, behaviour and communication may find this a useful fit.
How Patricia uses CBT, existential ideas and relationship work online
Patricia combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with existential thinking and Gottman Method elements in a practical way. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and stress. Existential approaches look at personal meaning and choices, helping when people feel stuck or unsure about life direction. Gottman Method elements address interaction patterns and communication skills when relationship concerns are a focus.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Patricia will work with each person to identify goals and try options that fit their needs and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adapts methods over time rather than committing to one technique from the start.
The biography notes she offers live sessions by video, phone or chat, but confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Phone or chat can be useful for lower-bandwidth or when sitting on camera is difficult, while video supports face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. These practical benefits help people test new ways of thinking and behaving within their everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include workplace problems, codependency and communication difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is practical and structured, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside narrative and existential methods. Mindfulness practices and Gottman Method elements are used when relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds ACA and PACFA credentials and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography states she offers live sessions by video, phone or chat. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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