- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma and attachment
About Lewis
Lewis Yarrow is an ACA counsellor based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, with three years of counselling experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues, control issues, and a range of process and substance addictions.
Lewis has direct experience supporting people affected by drug and alcohol problems and by sexual or porn-related addictions through volunteer counselling work. He has spent time working with men around anger and relationship conflict, and with women around body image and ageing concerns. He also supports people dealing with trauma-related struggles and attachment difficulties.
Sessions with Lewis are practical and person-centred. He lets clients speak without interruption and listens with acceptance and nonjudgemental regard. Conversations aim to separate the person from the problem so they can make clearer choices about next steps.
In practice, Lewis draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety and addictive behaviours. He focuses on clear goals and step-by-step strategies that people can try between sessions. He also gives space to process emotions connected to trauma, shame and loss.
People who prefer direct, straightforward discussion about problems often find this style useful. Lewis works in English and meets people on the Gold Coast. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit your needs.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Lewis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear change. One approach is skill-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding and pacing activities to reduce overwhelm. This helps people manage symptoms and stay functional day to day.Another common strand is addiction-focused work that looks at triggers, routines and relapse prevention. This type of approach helps people identify high-risk situations and build practical plans to reduce harmful patterns. A third element addresses trauma and attachment by allowing careful processing of difficult events and by exploring relationship patterns that affect mood and behaviour.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and they will adjust the plan as the work progresses.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, for example by avoiding travel, making shorter check-ins possible, or letting people choose a quieter time of day. Therapists and appropriately qualified counsellors can discuss practical arrangements when you schedule the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment problems and control issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions are person-centred and practical, with space to talk uninterrupted. He focuses on separating the person from the problem and on clear, manageable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience, including volunteer work supporting people with substance and process addictions.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an ACA counsellor based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Does he run sessions in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.