Elizabeth Fogolin, PACFA

Elizabeth Fogolin is a PACFA-credentialed therapist licensed in Sydney, Australia with 17 years of professional experience. She has focused her practice on supporting people affected by trauma and sexual abuse, guiding clients through loss and grief, and helping rebuild motivation, self-esteem and confidence as they face life transitions. Her clinical work also addresses compassion fatigue and the emotional strain experienced by those in caring roles.

Elizabeth fosters a respectful, sacred therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at a pace that feels right for the client. She emphasizes courage and empowerment, working alongside clients as they take steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being. Her areas of additional focus include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and cultivating self-love, alongside core supports for coping across the lifespan.

As a member of PACFA - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Elizabeth practices using evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She offers therapy in English and Italian and meets clients through a range of session formats to accommodate different preferences and life circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Trauma, Grief and Caregiver Strain Online

Elizabeth uses trauma-informed methods that recognize how past harm affects a person’s thinking, emotions and relationships; these approaches help people process traumatic experiences, understand common reactions, and develop practical coping strategies. She also offers focused grief work that supports people through the stages of loss, normalizes strong emotions, and helps clients find ways to continue living with meaningful connections and purpose. In addition, Elizabeth addresses compassion fatigue and self-esteem concerns by combining skills-based supports with reflective work to rebuild resilience and restore motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to identify which evidence-based techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes these approaches accessible to people with varied schedules and commitments. Remote sessions offer flexibility in scheduling, allow consistent contact during periods of change, and let clients engage in therapy from settings that feel comfortable for them while working with a licensed professional.