- CBT strategies
- Acceptance and commitment
- Somatic techniques
About Larissa
Larissa Lau is an AASW-accredited social worker with ten years' experience based in Australia. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and the practical strain of life changes. Larissa often works with concerns such as panic attacks, phobias, feelings of isolation and grief.
She uses straightforward, skills-based approaches in sessions. That often means talking through recent events, learning ways to manage panic or anxiety, and practising small steps to feel more confident in social situations. Sessions are practical and focused on what helps between meetings as well as in them.
Larissa draws on a range of evidence-based techniques. She may introduce cognitive behaviour strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, or grounding and body-based methods for trauma and overwhelm. She describes these as tools people can try and adjust to suit their needs.
Her work is collaborative; she helps people set clear goals and reviews progress regularly. Where relevant, she offers approaches for attachment, grief, caregiving stress, multicultural concerns and family of origin issues. Larissa also notes experience with abandonment, guilt and shame, infidelity, jealousy and questions about life purpose.
Practical matters such as session cost and scheduling use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Larissa commonly works with cognitive behaviour techniques, which focus on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and developing new coping behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic and phobias and gives clear steps people can practise between sessions.She also uses acceptance and commitment approaches, which help people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions in line with those values. This can be useful for low mood, worry and life changes where motivation feels stuck.
Somatic or body-based methods are another option she offers to help with trauma symptoms and overwhelming physical anxiety. These techniques teach simple bodily strategies to reduce intense sensations and improve regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Larissa treats choice as collaborative and will discuss what fits the person's goals, needs and preferences. She reviews what helps and adapts the plan over time.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use phone or video depending on their day. These practical benefits often make it simpler to keep up with therapy while balancing other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coping with life changes, including panic and phobias.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear goals, skill practice and regular review.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years' experience working as a social worker in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is AASW-accredited and based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.