Roberta Gomes, PACFA

Roberta Gomes offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by jealousy, anxiety, or relationship strain. She helps clients who are dealing with stress, addiction, grief, trauma, sleep problems and changes that come with life transitions. Roberta greets people with a straightforward, respectful approach that focuses on what matters most to them. Roberta uses a mix of approaches that the client can try and adapt. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going and to develop new, workable habits. Her style is client-centred and collaborative. Sessions aim to be practical: setting small goals, trying new skills between meetings and reviewing what helped. Roberta also brings mindfulness practices into the room to build a steadier mind and better emotional regulation. Roberta has three years of professional experience and holds PACFA accreditation. She offers appointments in English and Portuguese and works with adults facing mood, relationship and coping difficulties, including ADHD and compassion fatigue. Starting therapy with Roberta begins with a simple conversation about what you want to change. From there she and the client agree on a plan and pace that feels manageable. Her focus is on helping people find clearer choices and more predictable ways to handle difficult feelings.

How her approaches map to online therapy

Roberta often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, relationship worries and coping with jealousy by shifting focus toward meaningful behaviours. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to build practical skills. CBT is helpful for managing stress, sleep issues, mood concerns and patterns that feed into jealousy and mistrust. Finding the right approach is a shared process. Roberta will discuss what feels most relevant and try methods in session to see what fits. Together the client and therapist adjust techniques and pace based on needs, goals and personal preference. If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in their everyday settings and build consistency with appointments. For clarity on timing, length and the specific online options Roberta offers, check the session details during booking.