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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Paula
AHPRA-credentialed counsellor with 20 years' experience, Paula Saby helps people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem and motivation. She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches and straightforward conversation to work through pressing problems. Paula's language is direct and accessible so people can quickly understand how she works.
Paula focuses on what is happening now and what can be done next. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice their thoughts and choose values-consistent action. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support people moving through ambivalence about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small steps that make a difference.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Paula asks about the immediate problem, what has helped before, and what a realistic next step might look like. People leave with simple strategies to try between sessions and time set aside to review progress.
Her practice covers a broad set of relationship and life concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, caregiver stress and feelings of isolation. Paula also works with issues around guilt and shame, jealousy, midlife questions, and life purpose.
Language of practice is English and she sees people in Australia. The first meeting is used to clarify needs, set goals and agree practical next steps. To begin, follow the site steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How Paula uses ACT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful when worry or overthinking stops someone doing what matters. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of addressing mixed feelings about change by exploring reasons for and against taking steps forward. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical steps and past successes to build momentum rather than lengthily analysing causes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paula will talk with the person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process with room to adjust methods as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people maintain continuity while they try strategies and review how well they work.
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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 she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, parenting strain, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency and relationship concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people on a range of life and relationship concerns. That experience informs a practical approach to problem solving.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with AHPRA and practices in Australia. This credential is shown as AHPRA in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen arrangement.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The initial meeting clarifies goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.