- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
- Evidence-based methods
About Larissa
Larissa Lau (Lara) is an AASW-accredited social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing life transitions, relationship difficulties and grief. Lara works from a practical, collaborative stance to help people find more balance and ease in day-to-day life.
She begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Then she and the client build a clear plan with small, achievable steps. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between appointments, and on understanding patterns that cause repeated distress.
Lara draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor work to each person. She uses approaches that address thoughts, body responses and inner parts of experience to help with anxiety, panic and trauma-related symptoms. Mindfulness and values-based work often feature in longer-term plans.
Her practice emphasises collaboration and practical tools. People can expect guided exercises, behaviour-focused strategies and opportunities to reflect on past experiences that shape current reactions. The aim is to reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping skills.
With ten years' experience, Lara offers a steady, thoughtful style and straightforward language. She practises in Australia and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based methods work in online therapy
Larissa uses a mix of approaches that focus on thoughts, bodily responses and inner parts of experience. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical behavioural strategies to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to small actions that move them toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lara will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which techniques fit their goals, needs and preferences. That collaboration shapes the session plan and the skills practised between meetings.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows sessions to be scheduled around work or caregiving responsibilities. Confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lara commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem. She also helps with life transitions, grief and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear plans and skills people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Lara has ten years of experience and holds a Master of Social Work. She is an AASW-accredited social worker.
Where does she practise and what are her credentials?
She practises in Australia and the listed credential is AASW, which is shown as AASW-accredited social worker in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people located in Australia.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.