- Client-centred care
- PACFA counsellor
- English and Portuguese
About Roberta
Roberta Gomes is a PACFA counsellor who supports people living with stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship or family conflict. She also helps those facing depression, trauma and grief as well as sleep problems, anger and self-esteem struggles. Roberta communicates plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
Roberta uses a client-centred approach. She works together with each person to set goals and move at a pace that feels right. Sessions focus on problems that matter day to day, like coping with change, managing emotions, improving communication and practical strategies for sleep or stress.
Her practice draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are also used to build emotion regulation and present-moment awareness. These methods are explained in straightforward terms and applied to everyday situations.
Roberta has three years of professional experience in Australia and offers support in English and Portuguese. She is comfortable helping people who are dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, ADHD, bipolar challenges and other complex issues where emotions and routines are disrupted.
Starting work with Roberta typically begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site. The conversation in early sessions is practical and focused on what the person wants to change and how to try simple, workable steps between meetings.
Roberta uses a client-centred approach. She works together with each person to set goals and move at a pace that feels right. Sessions focus on problems that matter day to day, like coping with change, managing emotions, improving communication and practical strategies for sleep or stress.
Her practice draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are also used to build emotion regulation and present-moment awareness. These methods are explained in straightforward terms and applied to everyday situations.
Roberta has three years of professional experience in Australia and offers support in English and Portuguese. She is comfortable helping people who are dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, ADHD, bipolar challenges and other complex issues where emotions and routines are disrupted.
Starting work with Roberta typically begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site. The conversation in early sessions is practical and focused on what the person wants to change and how to try simple, workable steps between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
PACFA · Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, stress and coping with long-term health challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that influence behaviour and testing small changes to reduce distress and improve routines like sleep. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional steadiness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they will try strategies and adjust the mix of ACT, CBT or mindfulness skills to suit the person’s needs and pace.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit more easily around work, caregiving or health appointments, can shorten travel time, and make it simpler to have brief check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it practical to use worksheets, recordings and mindfulness exercises between sessions to build new habits over time.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Roberta commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship or family conflict, as well as trauma, grief, sleep problems and anger.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centred, using practical strategies from ACT, CBT, DBT and mindfulness to address emotions, thoughts and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Roberta has three years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and psychological concerns in Australia.
Which credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
She is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her in other languages or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Roberta?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.