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Lisa Brinton, AASW

Compassionate counsellor for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Lisa

Lisa Brinton is an AASW counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety and relationship problems. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful memories and difficult feelings. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at finding what works for each person.

Many people come with trauma, mood changes, or low self-esteem. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, and life transitions such as separation.

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Background and approach

Lisa listens for patterns that keep causing pain and helps clients notice options they might not see on their own. She uses clear, evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to break unhelpful thinking. Attachment-based ideas guide work around closeness, trust and relationship habits.

Sessions focus on learning small skills that make daily life easier and more manageable. Lisa keeps sessions collaborative. She helps clients set simple goals and practices to try between meetings.

The work may include learning emotion regulation skills, shifting rigid behaviours, or rebuilding trust in relationships. With ten years' experience, Lisa adapts the pace to each person. She aims to make therapy feel useful from the start, helping clients build routines and tools they can rely on when stress rises again.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take actions that match those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and when old habits keep getting in the way of a meaningful life.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It teaches practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits that reduce worry and lift mood. This is often helpful for stress, anxiety and mood disorders.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships. It can help people understand triggers around closeness, abandonment and trust, and work toward more satisfying connections.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. Lisa will talk with clients about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan over time so it fits the person's life and needs.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging gives flexibility for busy days. Video suits deeper, face-to-face conversations, while phone or shorter chat messages can fit a work break or a quick check-in. Text-based options let clients keep a thread of thoughts and practice between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life while still working with an appropriately qualified therapist.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, straightforward and collaborative. Sessions aim to identify patterns, learn practical skills and set small, manageable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Lisa has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, mood concerns and trauma-related difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Lisa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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