Larissa Lau, AASW

Larissa Lau is an accredited social worker (AASW) who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and low self‑esteem. She uses a practical, collaborative style and aims to help clients find clearer ways to cope with life changes and everyday pressures.

Lara works in a way that is straightforward and calm. She asks about what matters most to you and helps set short, clear goals. Sessions focus on small steps you can try between meetings to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.

Her practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to use approaches that fit each person. That might include practical skills from cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness tools to reduce anxious thoughts and reactivity. Lara also draws on methods that address how the body holds stress and on work that helps people with parts of the self feel safer and more integrated.

She has around ten years' experience and holds a Master of Social Work. Her background includes supporting people through grief, relationship difficulties, and significant life transitions as well as concerns such as panic, phobias and caregiver stress.

Lara encourages a gentle pace and clear planning so clients feel understood and can try new strategies between sessions. People using this service should confirm current session options before booking so they know what formats are available.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Larissa uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness. Cognitive behaviour therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking.

She also uses body-focused methods that help people notice and release stored stress. These approaches can be useful for trauma, panic and long‑standing tension that shows up physically rather than only as thoughts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to choose methods that match your goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan as needed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. Talk with the service about how sessions can be scheduled to suit everyday routines and commitments.