- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Stuart
Stuart Fisher is an ACA counsellor with 29 years of professional experience in Australia. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder and depression. Stuart uses straightforward conversation to help people feel heard and to plan practical steps forward.
Stuart focuses on clear, manageable goals in sessions. He pays attention to how attachment and emotions shape behaviour. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Sessions typically look at what is causing distress now and which strategies might reduce it. Stuart talks through skills for coping with cravings, strong emotions and overwhelming anxiety. He also supports people facing issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image and communication problems.
Across his career Stuart has worked with people affected by divorce, domestic violence, dissociation and disaster-related stress. He also brings experience with neurodiversity topics such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and with complex presentations that include comorbidity and mood dysregulation.
Stuart uses a practical, skills-led approach alongside exploration of emotional experience. He helps people decide which techniques to try and checks how those techniques fit daily life. To begin, readers are invited to follow the See online therapy options path and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then choosing actions that matter. It can help with ongoing anxiety and avoidance. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) emphasises practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for people who feel overwhelmed by strong states. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which often reduces anxiety's hold.Finding which approach fits is part of the work. Stuart will discuss options and try methods together, adjusting the plan based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. The aim is a collaborative process where techniques are tested and kept if they help.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel. Appropriately qualified therapists can use the approaches above in remote sessions, and Stuart will outline how sessions are scheduled and managed once you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does Stuart work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, using skills practice and emotional exploration to address difficult feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
Stuart has 29 years of professional experience working with people in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I do sessions online or by other formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.