Alexandra Spartels , PACFA

Alexandra Spartels is a PACFA-credentialed therapist practising in Australia with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people facing relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and difficulties managing anger. Her practice focuses on supporting clients through emotionally charged situations and helping them find practical ways to manage distress and move forward.

Alexandra aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She emphasizes compassionate listening and collaborative work, meeting each person where they are and respecting their pace. Taking the first step to begin therapy often requires courage, and Alexandra acknowledges and supports that commitment as part of the healing process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alexandra often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and EMDR depending on the needs presented. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical strategies to live in ways that matter to them, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict, making it relevant for couples and family concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process distressing memories and reduce the lingering impact of traumatic events, and it can be appropriate when trauma or abuse is part of the presenting issue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Alexandra works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and history. Licensed professionals often adapt methods over time to respond to what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging offer flexible ways to engage in care. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, fit therapy into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are not possible. Alexandra uses these modalities to provide consistent, accessible support tailored to each person’s circumstances.