Patricia Lewis, ACA, PACFA

Patricia Lewis is an experienced therapist based in Australia with nine years of clinical practice supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem. She works with individuals to build confidence and address career-related issues while drawing on a strengths-based view that sees each person as the expert of their own story. Patricia emphasizes empowerment and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering compassionate guidance as clients take courageous first steps toward change.

She holds ACA and PACFA credentials, indicating professional recognition within counselling and psychotherapy associations, and she is also a qualified Christian Counsellor for those who wish to explore their concerns from a faith-based perspective. Patricia provides live sessions by video, phone or chat and is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling care for a broader range of clients. Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family work, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem, along with additional areas such as communication difficulties, codependency, workplace issues, and women's concerns. Patricia aims to create a collaborative environment that helps clients identify goals and develop realistic strategies for change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Patricia commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method alongside mindfulness-based techniques to help clients make practical changes and improve relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing new skills to manage anxiety, stress, and low mood. The Gottman Method offers structured tools for couples to improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-compassion practices that can reduce reactivity and support regulation after trauma or during high stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia works collaboratively with each client to explore different methods, tailor interventions to personal goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so the work fits the individual’s needs.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and they allow clients to engage in therapy in the formats that suit them best.