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Roberta Gomes

Roberta Gomes

PACFA

Therapist · Australia · 3+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for anger and stress

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  • Client-centred
  • Practical skills
  • Values focused

About Roberta

Roberta Gomes is a PACFA counsellor based in Australia who helps people manage anger and related struggles. She speaks English and Portuguese and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Roberta frames sessions around what matters to each person and moves at a pace that feels right for them.

Roberta uses a client-centred style that listens first, then works out practical steps together. She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness to build calm in the moment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to clarify values and guide behaviour change.

Her caseload includes stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Roberta also supports people living with bipolar presentations, ADHD, chronic pain and relationship strain. Anger is a named focus and she helps people understand triggers and develop new coping skills.

Roberta has three years of professional experience. She aims for clear, straightforward sessions where people learn small, workable strategies. Expect practical tools, short experiments between sessions, and time to reflect on what is actually changing.

Starting therapy involves a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling through the service. Roberta works collaboratively to set goals and reviews progress as therapy continues. This approach suits people who want hands-on skills and a respectful, steady therapeutic relationship.

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 issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic 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 shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife 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

Australia

Languages

English, Portuguese

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anger, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thinking patterns and trying different behaviours to change outcomes; it often gives quick, practical tools for anxiety and anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, past attempts, and preferences to choose methods together. This collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted if they do not fit or if life circumstances change.

Confirm the available online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practise skills in real-life settings and use home-based routines between sessions. Appropriately qualified therapists will adapt exercises for a remote setting and check in about what is working as therapy progresses.

At a glance

Listed location
Australia
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
PACFA
Languages
English, Portuguese
Registration (Australia)
PACFA · No. 29543

As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Roberta help with?

She supports people coping with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, addictions and grief, among other concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Roberta uses a client-centred, collaborative style with practical tools from CBT, ACT and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does she have?

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

What credentials and location are listed?

Roberta is listed with PACFA and works from Australia.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Can people outside Australia work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Roberta?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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