Elisa Wagstaff is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Gordon, NSW. Her practice is at Suite 6, Level 2, 924 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072. Sessions are offered in a calm, steady way, with space to talk through what’s going on and what you want to change.
Elisa works with people of all ages who are dealing with everyday stress as well as bigger mental health challenges. Over time, she sees how life events, work pressure, relationship issues, and long-term worry can build up. In many cases, it’s not one single thing. It’s a mix of thoughts, feelings, and habits that start to feel hard to manage.
Individual counselling sessions focus on your situation and how you’re coping right now. Sometimes that means sorting out what’s driving your stress or anxiety. Other times it’s about learning tools to help you feel calmer and more in control. Elisa also runs group therapy sessions, which can be helpful when you want support from other people who get it, without having to go through everything alone.
Mental health assessments are available too. These can be a good starting point when things feel confusing, or when you’re not sure what’s happening and why it’s affecting your day-to-day life. Elisa uses practical approaches to help you understand patterns and work out next steps that fit your routine.
Stress management is a big part of the work. Elisa shares stress management techniques you can actually use in real life, not just theory. At times, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to help shift unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. The aim is usually to make things feel more manageable, one step at a time.
Elisa’s work is grounded in counselling and psychotherapy, with a focus on listening carefully and helping clients find clearer ways to move forward. She understands that progress can be uneven. Some weeks feel easier, and other weeks don’t. That’s normal, and she keeps the focus on what helps most for you.
For people who prefer structure, CBT tools can offer a clear path. For people who need a more supportive space to process what’s happened, counselling can be a place to slow down and make sense of it. Whether you’re looking for individual support or a group setting, Elisa’s goal is to help you feel supported, steady, and understood.