Paula Saby, AHPRA

Paula Saby is a counsellor registered with AHPRA and brings 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, self‑esteem and coping with life changes. Paula aims to make the first step easier for worried parents and carers who are unsure where to begin.

Paula uses straightforward listening and gentle questioning to understand what matters most to each person. She creates a calm space to talk through feelings without judgement and helps people set clear, reachable steps. Sessions often focus on practical ways to manage day‑to‑day stress and to build confidence in decision making.

Her work draws on approaches that support values-based choices and motivation. Paula uses techniques that help people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward it. She also uses brief, solution-focused conversations to find immediate steps that reduce overwhelm.

Many people seek Paula for parenting strain, relationship communication problems, caregiver stress and the pressure of life transitions. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, loneliness and issues around commitment or control. Her aim is to help clients feel steadier and more able to handle challenges.

Paula works with people in Australia and conducts sessions in English. To start, she encourages you to acknowledge the courage it takes and to choose a small first step toward getting support.

How Paula's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters to them. It supports making small, values‑aligned changes even when feelings are difficult. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps build motivation for change by exploring personal goals and ambivalence. Solution‑Focused Therapy looks for immediate, practical steps and past successes to build momentum and reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Paula works with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust the focus as therapy progresses so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can fit more easily into busy schedules, making it simpler to plan regular check‑ins, shorter follow‑ups or sessions that avoid travel time. It also allows therapy to continue through life changes, so people can keep working on progress even when routines shift.