Roberta Gomes, PACFA - Therapist in Australia

Goal-focused help
English and Portuguese
PACFA credential

About Roberta

Roberta Gomes works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. She helps clients navigate addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem and sleep problems. Roberta also supports those coping with trauma, depression, anger and ADHD. Her style is calm and straightforward, and she speaks English and Portuguese.

Roberta draws on a mix of talking therapies to suit each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping skills. Mindfulness and client-centred techniques help people feel heard and more grounded in the moment.

She has three years of clinical experience and holds PACFA as her listed credential. Roberta has worked with concerns such as bipolar fluctuation, chronic pain, compassion fatigue and issues connected to attachment and abandonment. She aims to break down problems into manageable pieces and set realistic goals together with clients.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Roberta prefers to build clear plans and teach skills that can be used between sessions. She encourages honest conversation about progress and adjustments so therapy stays relevant to daily life.

To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to her availability. Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood 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

PACFA · Australia

Languages

English, Portuguese

How her approaches translate to online work

Roberta commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness in her work. ACT helps people clarify values and take manageable action even when feelings are hard. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and building practical coping skills for daily problems. Mindfulness exercises encourage present-moment awareness and can help with stress, sleep and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Roberta will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then propose ways of working together. She treats this as a collaborative choice and adjusts techniques as progress is reviewed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also support steady skill practice between appointments and make follow-up conversations simpler to arrange.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Roberta help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, as well as sleep issues, anger and relationship or family concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Roberta uses a client-centred and collaborative approach, focusing on practical steps and skills while listening closely to each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

Roberta lists PACFA as her credential and practises in Australia.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Can people outside Australia work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with Roberta?

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

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