- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Somatic-informed work
About Lisa
Lisa Studdert is an ACA counsellor in Australia with five years of clinical experience and a Bachelor of Counselling completed in 2026. She has worked in private practice and in emergency mental health care, which shaped how she stays present with people in crisis.
She works with stress and anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and ADHD. Lisa also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, blended family tensions, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and communication or control struggles.
Her approach is person-centred and attachment-based, and she describes her work as emotionally focused. She uses practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people identify patterns that keep them stuck. Lisa also draws on somatic methods to notice how the body holds experience.
When trauma is involved she moves at each person’s pace and incorporates body-focused techniques and EMDR as described in her profile. For neurodivergent clients she aims to reduce masking and adapt strategies for focus, memory and emotional regulation that fit how each brain works.
Sessions focus on recognising repeated cycles, naming the feelings underneath, and practising new ways of responding. Lisa encourages straightforward conversation about what is getting in the way of everyday functioning, and she supports clients to build skills they can use between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name the underlying emotions that drive relationship patterns and stuck responses. It focuses on how feeling states link to behaviours and helps people create new, more connected responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasises learning to notice thoughts and feelings without struggling with them, while choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can suit stress, anxiety and motivation concerns.Lisa also works from an attachment-based perspective. That approach looks at how early relationship experiences shape expectations and reactions in close relationships, and it can be useful for relationship strain, abandonment concerns and attachment issues. Together these approaches offer ways to understand emotions, change unhelpful patterns and practise different responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then choose which methods to use together. If you bring neurodivergence or chronic pain into sessions, adaptations are discussed so strategies fit your needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera if that helps. If you have questions about how a particular approach works online, the therapist can explain what to expect during the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and ADHD. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, communication problems and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is person-centred, attachment-based and emotionally focused. She combines that with practical ACT and CBT strategies and somatic awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience, including private practice work and experience in emergency mental health care.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Can I work with her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.