- ACT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused work
About Paula
Paula Saby is an AHPRA-registered practitioner with 20 years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people carrying stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem problems. Paula focuses on practical ways to talk about difficult feelings, including guilt and shame.
Paula listens for what matters most to each person and uses straightforward approaches. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice thoughts and decide what matters to them. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded rather than abstract.
Many clients bring relationship tension, communication struggles or control and commitment worries. Paula also supports people dealing with attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, divorce and family problems. She works with those facing midlife reassessment, life-purpose questions and loneliness.
In sessions Paula often helps people name painful self-judgments and test small changes in behaviour. Conversations can include short experiments, values clarification, and steps to rebuild everyday confidence. The focus is on what can be tried between meetings.
Paula invites people who are unsure what to expect to start with a short intake and see how the style fits. She asks clients to set small, realistic goals and checks progress each session. Practical homework and clear next steps are common parts of her approach.
How Paula applies ACT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work online
Paula uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and refocus on personal values. In plain terms this means naming painful inner rules and choosing actions that reflect what matters most, even when feelings are difficult.Motivational Interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and boost readiness for change. It involves short conversations that help people weigh pros and cons and find their own reasons to try something different. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and on what already works, so sessions often end with one or two simple actions to try before the next meeting.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Paula will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the way she uses techniques across sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits are often useful for people balancing parenting, work or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses straightforward strategies from ACT and solution-focused practice to help people notice self-judging thoughts and try small behavioural changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, relationships and confidence-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Paula is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.