Gregory Lazarus, PACFA

Gregory Lazarus is a PACFA credentialed therapist in Australia with 20 years of clinical experience. PACFA refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, reflecting his professional recognition in the field. He brings a consistent focus on emotional safety, warmth, and a touch of humour to his work, combined with a broad base of training in multiple therapeutic approaches.

Gregory specializes in couples and relationship therapy, exploring the ongoing tension many relationships face between the need for security - love, belonging and closeness - and the need for freedom - erotic desire, adventure and distance. He also attends to how these dynamics influence other important relationships, including those with parents, other partners and children. His practice includes mindful awareness and non-violent communication as practical tools, and he uses experiential methods to help couples develop the kinds of relationships they want together.

Beyond relationship work, Gregory supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, family conflict and other obstacles to wellbeing. He also works with issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions. Additional focuses include veteran and armed forces issues, personality disorders, non-monogamous relationships, sexuality, self-love and social anxiety. Gregory welcomes the opportunity to meet and work collaboratively with clients toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches for online relationship and trauma work

Gregory commonly integrates mindful awareness practices that help clients build present-moment attention and emotional regulation - useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns. He also uses non-violent communication to teach clearer, kinder dialogue between partners, which supports conflict resolution and improved intimacy. In couple work he applies experiential techniques that invite partners to practice new ways of relating in session and then integrate those changes into daily life, addressing issues like attachment, desire and separation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Gregory collaborates with each client to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds so the work remains tailored and practical.

Online therapy with Gregory is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into busy lives while preserving the relational and experiential work at the centre of his practice.