About Lisa
Lisa Brinton helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She keeps sessions practical and straightforward so parents can get help that fits a busy life. Lisa offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through painful memories and current pressures.
She listens for how the past affects present choices, and helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck. Her work draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ways of working.
How Lisa works
That mix is used to teach coping skills, improve emotional regulation and support clearer communication. Sessions focus on simple, practical steps. That might include noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behaviour changes, practising mindful awareness or rehearsing difficult conversations.
Lisa tailors these tasks to each person’s day-to-day life. Lisa has 10 years of experience and holds AASW, the credential for social workers in Australia. She adapts her approach depending on what a person needs and what works best in their life.
People can expect collaborative, respectful care that aims to build resilience and clearer choices. Lisa encourages steady progress and helps people keep work manageable between sessions.
Lisa lists 13 ways of working on the entry:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
What Lisa works with
The areas below are the ones Lisa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and finding clearer life direction.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in relationships and supports new, healthier ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first and how to adapt them over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep progress moving even when life is full.
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