Lisa Russo, PACFA

Lisa Russo is a Clinical Counsellor and support worker based in Australia with more than 10 years of professional experience supporting women through significant life challenges. She is credentialed with PACFA, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, which reflects her accredited training in counselling practice.

As an independent contractor running her own practice, Indy Support Services, Lisa offers compassionate, client-centered counselling tailored to the needs of each person she works with. Her practice focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, parenting challenges, trauma, and recovery after domestic abuse.

Lisa creates a non-judgmental space where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings at a comfortable pace. She emphasizes practical tools and strategies to help manage emotions, navigate life transitions, and build resilience and confidence. Sessions are designed to support gradual, sustainable change and to strengthen coping skills that apply to everyday life.

Recognizing that taking the first step can be difficult, Lisa approaches each relationship with warmth and steadiness. She aims to guide and empower women as they reclaim their strengths, restore confidence, and work toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Lisa Russo

Lisa draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach helps people understand relational wounds and develop healthier ways of relating to others and themselves.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which places the client's experience at the heart of the work. Through empathic listening and gentle reflection, this approach helps individuals find their own solutions and build self-acceptance, particularly during periods of change or low self-esteem.

In addition, Lisa incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is practical and skill-focused, often useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lisa works collaboratively to determine the best fit based on each person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access support from home or work and to continue therapy through life transitions, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual circumstances.