Louise Eliadis, PACFA

Louise Eliadis is a clinical counsellor with more than 20 years working in the mental health field, bringing a grounded and compassionate approach to clients seeking personal growth and healing. She works from a person-centred, trauma-informed framework and blends a range of evidence-based techniques - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Process Work, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, and somatic therapy - to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Her practice focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, substance use and life transitions, with particular attention to emotional regulation, rebuilding self-esteem, releasing stored trauma and re-establishing balance between the body and mind. Louise has also designed and led workshops across Australia on emotional regulation, sexual health and somatic connection, drawing on her clinical and educational background to inform group learning.

She holds a Master of Health Sciences in Sexual Health, a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and is a PACFA-registered clinical member - PACFA being the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. Louise offers a steady, collaborative style aimed at practical change and deeper emotional understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Louise draws on several well-established approaches to help people navigate emotional challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action - it is often helpful for anxiety, avoidance and life transitions. Client-centred therapy emphasizes an empathetic, non-judgmental relationship in which the therapist listens carefully and supports the client’s own insights and growth - this approach suits people seeking validation, improved self-esteem and clearer self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and problems with mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Louise works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and personal preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances change. This shared planning helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat or through text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. Working with licensed professionals in these formats makes it easier to access consistent support from home, during work breaks, or while managing caregiving and other commitments, helping therapy fit more naturally into everyday life.