Louise Eliadis , PACFA

Louise Eliadis is a PACFA clinical counsellor with 20 years helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self esteem. She takes a person-centred approach and keeps therapy practical and down-to-earth. People come to her for steady support through depression and life changes.

Louise uses a mix of well-known approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She works with emotional regulation, coping skills and rebuilding confidence. Sessions often focus on simple tools to reduce anxiety and manage intense feelings.

Her practice pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. Issues such as abandonment, attachment, family of origin problems and communication difficulties are explored at a pace that feels manageable. She also supports people dealing with addiction, separation and the practical strains of caregiving.

Louise draws on two decades of clinical experience and workshop facilitation across Australia. That background informs clear, structured sessions that still leave room for each person’s story. She describes therapy as collaborative and adaptable to each person’s needs.

Therapy is delivered in formats that suit different lives, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Sessions are provided in English and follow the standards expected of PACFA-registered clinicians in Australia.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and mindful action. It helps people notice difficult thoughts and make choices that match what matters to them rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and reframe unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centres on understanding emotional responses and improving how people communicate their needs and attachments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. That conversation guides whether ACT, CBT, EFT or a blend will be most useful for the person’s immediate concerns and longer term aims.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people have a more face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments with appropriately qualified or registered professionals.