- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and attachment
- Neuro-affirming support
About Lisa
Lisa Studdert is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with five years' experience. She has worked in private practice and in emergency mental health care, which trained her to stay calm and present with people in crisis. She commonly helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD.
Lisa uses a person-centred, attachment-based and emotionally focused style. She often draws on cognitive behavioural approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage thoughts and behaviours. She also works with somatic ideas about how the body holds emotion, and she describes her practice as neuro-affirming.
People come to her when anxiety feels constant, when relationships keep repeating the same fights, or when past harm still feels embodied. She aims to slow the pace so clients can notice patterns without being pushed to relive difficult memories. For neurodivergent clients the focus is on practical strategies for attention, memory and emotional regulation rather than forcing masking or conformity.
Sessions involve talking and practical exercises. Lisa supports work on attachment wounds, abandonment fears, codependency, communication problems and family of origin issues. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, first responder stress and co-morbidity when these affect daily life.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person's comfort. People who are wondering what matters next after a change in work, relationship or health will find a therapist who focuses on concrete adjustments, clearer patterns and steady steps forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks people to notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety or low motivation get in the way of everyday goals. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current responses; it suits people who want to change repeated conflict or closeness issues.Finding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to test methods and adjust them to the client's needs, goals and preferences rather than sticking to one fixed model. This helps keep sessions relevant to questions about direction and life purpose.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful, and remove the need to travel. Practical adjustments such as using phone-only sessions for lower bandwidth or arranging times that suit work breaks are common ways to make therapy fit everyday life. Appropriately qualified counsellors will discuss which format best supports the client's goals during first contacts.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and ADHD, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment and communication difficulties.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a person-centred, attachment-based and emotionally focused style alongside evidence-based methods like CBT and ACT to help clarify patterns and practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years' experience, including work in private practice and emergency mental health care, which contributes to her ability to stay present during crisis moments.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.