- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship difficulties
- Practical coping strategies
About Lorraine
Lorraine Craig is an ACA counsellor based in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She supports people facing addictions, relationship stress, family conflict, anger, and major life changes. Lorraine aims to make the first step easier by offering steady, non-judgemental support when it feels hard to reach out.
Her approach is direct and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can reduce pressure. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals for change.
Lorraine uses a mix of practical methods to suit different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation centred on the person’s priorities and experiences.
She has additional experience with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication problems. Lorraine also works with people facing divorce, separation, domestic violence aftermath, and drug or alcohol addiction.
In sessions she aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through difficult feelings and develop practical strategies. Her style suits people who want straightforward, collaborative help to cope with change and to rebuild everyday routines.
Therapeutic approaches that suit online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, helping conversations stay grounded in what matters to the client. This approach supports people who want a compassionate, listening-based space to work through feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and adds practical exercises to break unhelpful cycles. CBT is often useful for anxiety, anger and patterns linked to addiction because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by exploring values and personal reasons to move forward. It suits people who feel unsure or ambivalent about steps like reducing substance use or making relationship changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine will talk with each person about their goals, try different methods where needed, and choose what fits best together. The process is collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness for change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only or video work depending on what feels most practical for them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lorraine focus on?
Lorraine works with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, anger and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing issues like abandonment, attachment problems and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and practical. She listens first, helps set small goals and uses straightforward strategies to reduce day-to-day stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can clients join from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted; therapy is offered to people in Australia.
How is cost 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 Lorraine?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.