Roberta Gomes, PACFA - Therapist in Australia

Client-centred care
Practical coping skills
Values-based work

About Roberta

Roberta Gomes helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. She works with individuals dealing with depression, trauma, addiction and relationship or family conflict. Roberta speaks English and Portuguese and draws on three years of clinical experience in Australia to support people through difficult moments.

Her style is collaborative and client-centred. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, and she helps clients set small, achievable goals. Roberta uses practical techniques to manage strong emotions, improve sleep and reduce compulsive patterns.

She combines cognitive behavioural strategies with mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas. That mix helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practise new responses and reconnect with their values. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.

Roberta has experience supporting people with bipolar symptoms, ADHD, anger and self-esteem concerns. She also works with those navigating chronic pain, caregiving stress and the fallout from trauma or loss. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her focus areas for people dealing with extreme disruption.

Her approach is down-to-earth and paced to the client. Roberta aims to make each session a clear step forward, whether that means learning coping skills, planning behaviour changes, or simply having a calm space to talk and reflect.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that match those values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices that calm the nervous system and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Roberta uses a collaborative process to match techniques to a person's needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adapt methods so clients understand why a particular skill is being used and how it connects to their goals.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practise skills between meetings in the settings where they live and work, making changes feel more immediately relevant.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stress Chronic 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 shame Immigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood 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

Australia

Languages

English, Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Roberta help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction concerns. Her practice also covers sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues and coping with life changes.

How would she work with me in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centred, focusing on the goals you set together. Techniques come from CBT, mindfulness, ACT and DBT skills to manage thoughts, emotions and behaviour.

What is Roberta's professional background?

She has three years of professional experience working with people in Australia on a range of emotional and psychological challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

Roberta holds PACFA and practices in Australia, as stated in her profile.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.