Alicia Finigan , PACFA

Alicia Finigan is a counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and major life changes. She works with individuals who are struggling to find steadiness after difficult events or who want clearer ways to manage daily pressure. Her tone is calm and practical, and she focuses on small, usable steps people can apply between sessions.

Alicia uses an integrative approach that draws on multiple evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She adapts methods to the person in front of her, rather than following a single formula. Sessions tend to focus on building emotional skills, improving self-awareness, and creating routines that reduce overwhelm.

Over seven years of practice in Australia have given her experience with a wide range of concerns. These include addiction and substance challenges, recovery from domestic violence and trauma, relationship and communication problems, and the practical strains of caregiving and blended families. She also supports people facing separation, body image distress and feelings of emptiness.

Her style is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. Alicia invites people to identify the changes they want and then works alongside them to test new ways of thinking and behaving. She emphasises strengths and small wins to build confidence.

People who prefer flexible, evidence-informed therapy often find her approach useful. She offers care in English and uses techniques chosen to match each person’s values, goals and life situation.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Alicia uses an integrative mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and emotional regulation through practical exercises and behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Another strand emphasises trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace they can manage and develop safer ways to relate to others and themselves.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays relevant and useful to their life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are good for in-depth conversations and visual connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter option is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or when people prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on meaningful change.