- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Roberta
Roberta Gomes is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and trauma. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and focus on practical skills for day-to-day challenges.
Roberta uses client-centred methods to help people outline goals and try strategies at a steady pace. She blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns, test new responses and change what gets in the way of calmer reactions. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy tools are also used to build breathing, grounding and emotional regulation skills.
People often come for help with relationship tension, sleep problems, grief and difficulties after abuse. Roberta also supports those coping with chronic pain, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges and the stress of caregiving. She works with issues linked to attachment, abandonment and codependency when these affect mood and behaviour.
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on concrete steps - identifying triggers, learning breathing and grounding techniques, practising alternative responses, and planning small experiments between sessions. Roberta encourages a steady rhythm of work and reflection rather than quick fixes.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session scheduled. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it helps with chronic frustration, avoidance and ongoing anger. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and offers practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and change reactive behaviour. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness that can reduce impulsive responses and ease conflicts.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This means sessions can shift between skill practice, problem-solving and reflective conversation depending on what is most helpful.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to try breathing and grounding exercises or work through worksheets in a scheduled block at home or during a lunch break, but check the session formats offered to match your routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as sleep difficulties, addiction and grief.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred techniques, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness practices.
How much experience does she have?
Roberta has three years of professional experience working with adults in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with PACFA and is based in Australia.
Can I see her if I live outside Australia or speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.