Lisa Studdert , ACA

Lisa Studdert is an ACA counsellor based in Australia with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD. Lisa aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can begin to feel steadier in daily life.

Lisa draws on a person-centred, attachment-based and emotionally focused style. She tailors sessions to each person's goals and pace. Sessions often include skills from cognitive behavioural approaches and acceptance and commitment ideas to help manage unhelpful thoughts and build values-based action.

Her background includes work in emergency mental health care, where she learned to stay calm and present under pressure. That experience informs how she responds to people who feel overwhelmed or have intense emotional reactions. Lisa also works in a neuro-affirming way and avoids pressuring people to mask autistic or ADHD differences.

In sessions she uses conversational, body-aware techniques to help people notice how stress shows up in their bodies. She focuses on small, manageable steps such as grounding exercises, breathing strategies and noticing patterns in relationships. The emphasis is on pacing work so people do not feel forced to relive painful memories.

Lisa aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters. She helps clients identify what they want to change and supports them to build practical skills and new ways of responding to difficult feelings.

Using evidence-informed approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and difficulties with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and emotional connection, helping people understand how early bonds shape current reactions and close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on a client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses to ensure the approach fits the person.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick skill practice or when a written format feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family or other commitments.