Roberta Gomes, PACFA

Roberta Gomes is a counsellor who helps people navigating midlife challenges and life transitions. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and grief. Roberta also supports people managing sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem and career questions. She speaks English and Portuguese and practises in Australia.

Roberta uses a client-centred, collaborative style. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through what matters most. Sessions focus on goals you set together and steps you can take between meetings.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Roberta uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and act on it, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. She also brings mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and building coping strategies.

Roberta holds PACFA credentialing and has three years of professional experience. That background informs practical strategies for trauma recovery, mood challenges such as bipolar, and substance use support. She also assists with chronic pain, caregiving stress and attachment or abandonment concerns.

To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the counsellor's availability. Payment uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that translate well to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what they value and take small steps toward that life, even when thoughts or feelings feel difficult. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and sleep problems. Mindfulness-based techniques support attention to the present moment and are used to build tolerance for strong emotions and manage recurring negative thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Roberta will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods to see what fits. That collaborative process means the plan can change as needs and progress become clearer.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to continue work during life transitions, while the counsellor and client decide together which tools and session rhythm work best.