Lisa Papas, ACA

Lisa Papas is an ACA counsellor with 30 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. She offers a calm space to tell your story and be heard. Lisa aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for anyone feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to do next.

Lisa has worked with people after traumatic events and with ongoing health problems. She supports those dealing with substance use, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger and low self-esteem. Her practice also includes caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and the emotional effects of chronic illness.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions are a chance to talk through current problems, notice patterns, and try small, realistic changes. Lisa draws on several therapy styles and picks techniques that suit each person’s needs and goals.

Over three decades Lisa has learned to balance emotional support with clear tools for coping. She listens for what matters most to each person and keeps plans simple and doable. The aim is steadier day-to-day coping, clearer decisions, and fewer moments of overwhelm.

If you want direct, compassionate support while navigating change, an initial conversation will outline how she might work with you and what to expect next.

How Lisa’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses straightforward exercises to reduce distress and improve routines, which helps with sleep, mood and managing worry. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change repeating dynamics in relationships and self-view.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will talk with you about your situation, goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try. That collaborative process may combine elements from different therapies rather than one fixed method.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can also make it simpler to maintain regular check-ins during busy weeks or when health or mobility is a concern. Because this biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you know what will fit into your routine.