Alexandra Spartels, PACFA

Alexandra Spartels is a PACFA-credentialed therapist based in Australia with 11 years of professional experience helping people navigate relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management. She works with individuals and families to address emotional distress, improve communication, and rebuild connection after difficult life events.

Drawing on a range of clinical approaches, Alexandra creates an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She supports clients in building practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress, depression, and compassion fatigue while also attending to complex issues such as dissociation, codependency, personality-related concerns, and family of origin wounds.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Alexandra acknowledges that bravery. Her practice emphasizes collaborative care - she partners with each person to identify goals and tailor interventions that suit their values and circumstances. Prospective clients can expect thoughtful, experienced guidance focused on restoring emotional balance and strengthening relationships.

Online approaches for relationship and trauma work

Alexandra draws on evidence-informed approaches suited to both relationship and trauma work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, learn to live with difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action in line with their values - this can support issues like anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping interaction patterns and emotional responses in relationships, helping partners and family members build stronger attachment and connection. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact, often used when trauma or past abuse is a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alexandra works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment aligns with both practical goals and personal values.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes consistent care more accessible and flexible. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver therapy around work schedules, family commitments, and geographic constraints, so clients can engage in meaningful therapeutic work without compromising daily responsibilities.