Lisa Studdert, ACA
Supportive ACA counsellor focused on narrative work
Details
| Name | Lisa Studdert |
|---|---|
| Credentials | ACA |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | ACA |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Lisa
Lisa Studdert is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with five years' experience. She trained in counselling and has worked in emergency mental health, where she learned to stay calm and present when people are distressed. Lisa describes herself as trauma-informed and neuro-affirming and aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space for conversation.
Her approach is flexible and built around what each person needs. She listens for the stories that shape a person's life and looks for ways to change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions may include talking, body-focused work, and practical skills so people can cope day to day. Lisa commonly helps with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD-related challenges. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency and dissociation.
She draws on Narrative ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based principles. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and client-centred ways of working also shape sessions. The focus is on what people want to change and small steps that fit their life.
Sessions are offered using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, and Lisa supports clients in finding an approach that suits them. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session via the Start Therapy button.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Lisa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lisa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lisa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative, ACT and Attachment work online
Lisa uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reframe the stories that shape their reactions. This approach helps when old patterns or identities feel stuck and people want to try different ways of being.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, avoidance and motivation by teaching practical ways to move forward even when feelings are uncomfortable.
Attachment-Based ideas guide work on relationships and emotional safety by looking at how early connections influence current patterns. This can help people who struggle with trust, closeness or repeated conflict.
Choosing the right approach is usually a shared process. Lisa works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences and life circumstances, and she checks in to adjust the approach as therapy progresses.
Online delivery offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for in-depth work, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily rhythms.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Lisa commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and ADHD-related challenges, along with related problems such as attachment and communication issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and narrative-informed, with an emphasis on slowing down, noticing patterns and building practical skills that fit everyday life.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of clinical experience and a background in emergency mental health, which shaped her ability to remain calm and present with people in distress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an ACA counsellor and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not working with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and circumstances.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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