- Addictions support
- Family tensions
- Anger management
About Lorraine
Lorraine Craig is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with nine years' experience. She supports people facing addictions, relationship strain, family tensions and anger issues. She also helps people adjusting to major life or career changes and the sometimes-difficult steps that follow those transitions.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and move at a comfortable pace. Lorraine aims to make it easier to talk about painful or confusing feelings and to find practical next steps.
She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise each person's perspective, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when clients want to build motivation and set concrete goals. Narrative Therapy helps people make sense of painful stories from the past.
Work often begins with small, achievable steps. Lorraine listens first, then helps clients try new ways of coping or communicating. Over time the focus may shift toward problem-solving, managing anger, or reducing substance-related harm.
People considering therapy are invited to take the first step when ready. Lorraine recognises starting therapy can be hard and offers support for those wanting to manage addiction, rebuild relationships, resolve family conflict or cope with life changes.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person's point of view and building a supportive relationship; this helps when people need space to talk about family tensions, abandonment or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical strategies to change them, which can help with anger, addiction-related habits and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of strengthening a person's own reasons for change and is useful when motivation feels mixed.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lorraine will work with the client to identify which methods match their goals and preferences. That means starting with listening, trying an approach for a few sessions, and adjusting the plan together as new needs emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people access consistent support while juggling work, family or health commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Lorraine help with?
She works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, family tensions, anger issues and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental and centres on the client's perspective. Sessions aim to be practical, with listening first and collaborative problem-solving.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people in areas such as addiction, family conflict and anger management.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as ACA and is based in Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.