Roberta Gomes , PACFA

Roberta Gomes is a licensed clinical counsellor based in Australia with 3 years of professional experience. She supports people navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, offering practical strategies and empathetic guidance for issues such as trauma and PTSD, self-harm and emotional regulation, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, anger and oppositional behaviours, sleep difficulties and chronic pain, depression, anxiety and stress, substance use and recovery, and family and relationship conflicts.

Her practice is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on tailoring treatment plans to each person’s needs, goals, and pace. Roberta draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and restore functioning after difficult life events. She approaches each case with respect and compassion, working alongside clients to identify meaningful steps toward healing and growth.

Roberta holds PACFA credentials - membership in the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She provides therapy in English and Portuguese and is currently accepting new clients in Australia who are seeking supportive, individualized care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Roberta uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. ACT can support those struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by encouraging practical steps toward a value-driven life. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while they explore their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach Roberta uses to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Roberta works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions make it easier to access care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, let clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, and support continuity of care when attendance in person is difficult. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Roberta, can use these formats to deliver structured, goal-focused treatment tailored to each client's circumstances.