Lila Pesa

I am committed to offering a safe and compassionate space and supporting clients to discover their own strengths and inner wisdom by working in a person-centered, holistic way and applying attachement-focused and trauma-informed approach.

Coming from a background in applied science, I entered professional counselling field in 2009. In my private practice (Sydney's Lower North Shore and online), I specialise in psychotherapy for trauma recovery assisting clients to find stability and, if or when appropriate, engage in reprocessing [Read more ...]

I offer professional counselling support to clients affected by any form of chronic or life-threatning illness; I have experience in supporting people affeced by cancer, and people affected by blood-borne viruses (HIV, viral hepatitis).

I have training and experience working with clients challenged by addictive behaviors / recovering from addiction/s and / or eating disorders.

My trauma therapy training includes professional development training trainings with world-leading specialists such as Bessel van der Kolk, Janina Fisher, Babette Rothschild, Bonnie Badenoch, Dan Siegel and other major contributors to this field.

I am a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and offer professional counselling supervision via phone, online or F2F supervision sessions.


Qualifications

Qualified EMDR therapist, member of EMDRAA.

Clinical Member of Cancer Counselling Professionals.

Professional member of the Blue Knot Foundation - National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma.

I receive ongoing professional development with the Butterfly Foundation).

Certified (Bronze Level) counsellor with Australian Centre for Eating Behaviours.

Lila Pesa

Regional Therapy's innovative approach seeks to address the pressing need for mental health support in regional areas of Victoria, benefiting not only medical practitioners but the entire community. 

By improving mental health outcomes and reducing the burden on the medical system, Regional Therapy contributes to the overall well-being and resilience of regional Victoria. As the demand for accessible mental health services continues to rise, Regional Therapy is poised to expand its reach, enhance its offerings, and become a cornerstone of mental health care in regional areas.