Alicia Finigan, PACFA
Integrative counsellor for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction and trauma care
- Life transitions guidance
About Alicia Finigan
Alicia Finigan is a licensed clinical Australian counsellor with seven years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She practices an integrative psychotherapy approach, combining principles from multiple evidence-based therapies to create a treatment plan tailored to each person’s needs, personality, and goals. Alicia adapts her methods to work collaboratively with clients so they can pursue meaningful, lasting change in ways that fit their life.
Alicia holds PACFA credential - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflects her commitment to professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, avoidant personality patterns, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and control issues, domestic violence recovery, drug and alcohol addiction, and related areas where emotional and interpersonal difficulties interfere with daily life.
In sessions Alicia emphasizes a compassionate, collaborative process that helps clients develop healthier coping strategies and greater emotional resilience. She recognizes the strengths each person brings to therapy and supports clients in building on those resources to align their lives more closely with their values. Her work often involves practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship conflicts and separations, responding to trauma, and improving self-worth.
Alicia encourages taking the first step toward change and views that decision as an important act of self-care. She offers steady support and practical guidance throughout the therapeutic journey, working alongside clients to foster growth, recovery, and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Alicia holds PACFA credential - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflects her commitment to professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, avoidant personality patterns, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and control issues, domestic violence recovery, drug and alcohol addiction, and related areas where emotional and interpersonal difficulties interfere with daily life.
In sessions Alicia emphasizes a compassionate, collaborative process that helps clients develop healthier coping strategies and greater emotional resilience. She recognizes the strengths each person brings to therapy and supports clients in building on those resources to align their lives more closely with their values. Her work often involves practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship conflicts and separations, responding to trauma, and improving self-worth.
Alicia encourages taking the first step toward change and views that decision as an important act of self-care. She offers steady support and practical guidance throughout the therapeutic journey, working alongside clients to foster growth, recovery, and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alicia Finigan have?
Alicia Finigan has seven years of professional experience.
Is Alicia Finigan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds PACFA credential - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
In which languages does Alicia Finigan provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Alicia Finigan located?
Alicia is located in Australia.
How can I work with Alicia Finigan as my therapist?
Clients can work with Alicia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alicia Finigan work with international clients?
Alicia Finigan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alicia Finigan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for achieving therapeutic goals.One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.
Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and clients are able to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, accessible way to engage in consistent therapeutic work while maintaining the same focus on progress and personal growth as in-person sessions.