Portia Freeman , AASW

Portia Freeman is an AASW counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain and depression. She also supports those navigating ADHD and neurodivergence concerns. Her tone is practical and direct, focused on clear steps rather than jargon.

Portia offers straightforward sessions where people can talk through what is worrying them. She uses tools from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to build habits that reduce stress. Mindfulness and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy are used to teach emotion regulation skills.

For people recovering from abuse or difficult life events, Portia draws on trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR and guided processing work. Her aim is to help clients feel less overwhelmed by memories and more able to manage day-to-day demands. She also supports people dealing with body image, eating concerns, chronic illness and grief.

Portia works with parents and adults managing blended family issues, adoption or foster care concerns, and communication problems. She offers practical strategies for difficult conversations and routines that reduce conflict. Her approach is strengths-based and collaborative.

With eight years of experience in Australia, Portia adapts therapeutic methods to suit each person’s needs. Sessions are paced to match what someone can manage, and goals are revisited as progress is made. She speaks English and uses clear, plain language in sessions.

People meet Portia by choosing online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. The initial steps are simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits. Subscription arrangements can be cancelled at any time.

How Portia uses evidence-based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practising simple behaviour changes to reduce symptoms like low mood or worry. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories so they are less disruptive in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Portia will talk through what is worrying you, what you want to change, and which methods feel most acceptable. Together you will try techniques and adjust the plan based on how you respond, with clear steps and check-ins along the way.

Online therapy makes these approaches easier to access. Video calls allow face-to-face work and guided EMDR processing when appropriate. Phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, homework support and tracking progress between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, family and daily life while staying consistent with their goals.