- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Values-focused work
About Roberta
Roberta Gomes is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who feel stuck after big changes, and with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief and sleep problems. She also supports those managing mood conditions, trauma, anger and self-esteem struggles.
Roberta uses straightforward, person-centred conversations to help people clarify what matters next. Sessions focus on what someone wants to change and the small steps that make daily life more manageable. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and introduces simple skills to respond differently.
Her practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred principles. That means combining practical tools for thinking and behaviour with attention to personal values and what matters in life. Roberta also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and mindfulness when emotional regulation or intense states are present.
People often come to her unsure about work direction, coping after loss, or how to manage recurring anxiety or addictive urges. She offers a collaborative approach where goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. Sessions typically include talking, skills practice and occasional homework to try between meetings.
Roberta conducts sessions in English and Portuguese. She asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire before their first appointment so she can prepare and focus the first session on immediate concerns and practical next steps.
How Roberta applies therapeutic approaches online
Roberta commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies what matters so actions can follow. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy breaks patterns of unhelpful thinking and builds practical strategies for anxiety, mood and sleep problems.She also draws on client-centred principles to keep sessions collaborative and focused on each person’s priorities. Together the therapist and client review goals, try approaches, and decide what fits best. Figuring out the right method is part of the work rather than a one-time decision.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a lunch break, reduce travel time for regular appointments, or avoid being on camera when that feels difficult. Roberta will discuss how to structure sessions to match your day-to-day life and goals, and will adjust the approach as you progress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, grief and coping with life changes, among other issues related to feeling directionless.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, using practical skills from ACT and CBT alongside values-focused discussion to identify next steps.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and psychological challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.