Lisa Brinton, AASW
Compassionate counsellor for trauma and relationships
Details
| Name | Lisa Brinton |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Lisa
Lisa Brinton is an AASW counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful experiences and find clearer ways to cope. She pays close attention to how past events shape current feelings.
Many people come with trauma, attachment wounds or pressure from work and society. Lisa listens for recurring stories that make life harder and helps clients rewrite them so they feel less overwhelming.
Background and approach
Her sessions focus on practical skills as well as understanding. She uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to interrupt unhelpful thinking. Clients learn simple tools for managing strong emotions, reducing avoidance and improving day-to-day functioning.
Lisa also draws on Narrative and Attachment-Based approaches to explore identity, relationships and belonging. That work can help with issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and loneliness. She aims to make sessions relevant to the person in front of her, not a checklist of techniques.
Sessions move at a steady, manageable pace. Lisa helps people set realistic goals, practise new responses between meetings, and notice small changes. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts her style to each person’s needs.
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
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- 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-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- 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.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Systemic 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 her approaches translate to online sessions
Lisa blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that suit online work. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from unhelpful stories and see alternate ways of living. It is useful for relationship issues, identity questions and self-esteem work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts rather than fighting them, and committing to actions that match a person’s values. It suits anxiety, depression and ongoing stress.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to understand patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect adult behaviour. That can help with abandonment concerns, communication problems and feelings of isolation. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process; the therapist works together with the client to decide what fits their needs, goals and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for deeper conversations and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit short updates into a busy day. These options add flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside work, caregiving and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Lisa supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also works with trauma and problems like low self-esteem and mood disorders.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions combine talking about life stories with practical strategies to manage thoughts and emotions.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years' experience supporting people through trauma, relationship strain and mood concerns. That background shapes how she tailors sessions to each person.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Lisa practises in Australia and holds AASW as her listed credential.
Can I see her if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are part of a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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