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- CBT methods
- EMDR work
- Trauma focus
About Lewis
AHPRA registered psychologist with 20 years' experience, Lewis Williams helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and depression. He works in Australia and conducts sessions in English. Lewis focuses on practical ways to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Lewis uses brief, direct conversations to clarify what is most distressing. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and trauma-focused approaches when they fit the problem. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and specific skills to try between meetings.
People contact Lewis for panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace difficulties and mood problems. He also supports people dealing with chronic pain, long-term illness, guilt and isolation. Lewis describes common themes, then helps people test small changes to see what helps in real life.
Assessment and planning are straightforward. Lewis will outline what he thinks is useful, then invite the person to choose which techniques they want to try. He balances direct techniques with time to talk about the meaning of experiences when that matters.
Lewis aims for practical steps alongside attention to how past trauma affects the present. He encourages short experiments to check if a new way of coping works better. The focus is on what helps the person manage symptoms and get on with life.
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How his approaches translate to online care
CBT focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Online sessions can use structured exercises, thought records and graded exposure to help with panic, social anxiety, workplace stress and mood symptoms.EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation alongside recalling distressing memories. In-session pacing and grounding techniques are emphasised to manage distress during trauma processing.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences, and will discuss which techniques to try first. Decisions about moving between conversations, skills work and trauma processing are made together.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. When session formats are not specified, check current options so you know whether sessions are by video or another method. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping the same clinical approaches used in person.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, guilt, loneliness, mood problems, panic and workplace issues.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and trauma-focused therapy. The choice of approach depends on the client and the presenting problem.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with psychological and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is AHPRA registered and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.