Eli Barel, PACFA
Support for stress, relationships, and life changes
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family help
- Attachment and self esteem
About Eli Barel
Eli Barel recognises that people who appear to have life under control can still be struggling inside. Stress can build gradually, relationships can feel frayed, and attempts to push through often leave reactions feeling confusing and overwhelming. When someone notices thoughts like "I should be able to handle this" yet pressure keeps mounting, Eli helps untangle what lies beneath those responses and find a clearer path forward.
Eli practices as a Clinical Member of PACFA (the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and is SIRA-certified as a psychotherapist. These credentials indicate professional training and recognition within Australian practice standards. He draws on evidence-based methods and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to offer practical, goal-oriented work rather than abstract theory alone. Sessions emphasise building resilience, widening perspective, and developing new ways of responding to stress, trauma, relationship strain, and life transitions.
Approachable and focused, Eli frames therapy as an opportunity to understand, reset, and grow rather than as an effort to "fix" someone. He provides support for stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and the challenges that come with change, tailoring practical strategies to each person’s circumstances and goals.
Eli practices as a Clinical Member of PACFA (the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and is SIRA-certified as a psychotherapist. These credentials indicate professional training and recognition within Australian practice standards. He draws on evidence-based methods and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to offer practical, goal-oriented work rather than abstract theory alone. Sessions emphasise building resilience, widening perspective, and developing new ways of responding to stress, trauma, relationship strain, and life transitions.
Approachable and focused, Eli frames therapy as an opportunity to understand, reset, and grow rather than as an effort to "fix" someone. He provides support for stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and the challenges that come with change, tailoring practical strategies to each person’s circumstances and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Eli Barel have?
Eli Barel has 6 years of experience.
Is Eli Barel a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the PACFA credential, which is a professional federation for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia.
In which languages does Eli Barel provide therapy?
Eli Barel provides therapy in English.
Where is Eli Barel located?
Eli Barel is located in Australia.
How can I work with Eli Barel as my therapist?
Prospective clients can work with Eli Barel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Eli Barel work with international clients?
Eli Barel does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Eli Barel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, prospective clients should click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients should click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical therapeutic approaches available online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape present-day connections. It helps people explore attachment needs, feelings of abandonment or avoidance, and the ways these patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses. This approach is useful for relationship difficulties, commitment concerns, and family-of-origin issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It supports people experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and difficulties coping with life changes by teaching practical skills to test and change thinking patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the person's goals guide the work. It helps people feel heard and supported while they explore values, choices, and personal growth, and can complement more structured approaches.
Eli Barel approaches the choice of method as a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress and insights emerge.
Online delivery - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - increases flexibility and accessibility. These options allow sessions to fit around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier for people to access support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within Australia.