Understanding How Trauma Shapes Our World 

Trauma can shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. It may stem from a single overwhelming event, or from repeated experiences such as childhood adversity, relational wounds, neglect, or chronic stress.

Sometimes trauma shows up in obvious ways — flashbacks, nightmares, or feeling constantly on edge. Other times it appears more quietly: difficulty trusting others, harsh self-criticism, emotional shutdown, people-pleasing, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t make sense.

Trauma is not a sign of weakness. It is the nervous system’s attempt to survive.

In trauma therapy, the first step is creating safety. We work collaboratively to build stability, strengthen coping resources, and ensure you feel supported before approaching painful memories.

Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR and Relational Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR), therapy helps the brain and body process experiences that may feel “stuck.” Through this process, memories often become less emotionally charged, triggers reduce, and negative beliefs about yourself begin to shift.

Therapy can help you:

• Feel more emotionally regulated and grounded
• Reduce anxiety, reactivity, or shutdown
• Develop a kinder relationship with yourself
• Strengthen boundaries and relational patterns
• Rebuild a sense of safety and trust

The goal is not to erase the past, but to help it feel less overwhelming — so you can move forward with greater calm, clarity, and self-trust.

$240 for 60 minutes

Medicare rebate available of $101.55 (as of July 1st 2026)

Understanding Your Neurodevelopmental Profile 

Sara offers ADHD and autism assessments as part of the psychology sessions standard fee rather than charging a separate large assessment package fee.

Assessments may include clinical interview, psychometric measures, developmental history and information provided by the client, such as school reports or collateral information from family members, partners or friends where appropriate.

ADHD and autism can overlap significantly. Rather than beginning with the assumption that a person has one condition or the other, assessment considers the overall pattern of strengths, difficulties and symptoms.

The aim is not simply to provide a label. It is to help the person understand whether difficulties they have spent years trying to change may instead reflect the way their brain naturally processes information, emotion, relationships and the environment.

Where medication is being considered, referral to a psychiatrist may be discussed. 

Clients who do not wish to pursue medication can also work therapeutically on practical strategies, executive functioning, emotional regulation and understanding their neurodevelopmental profile.

$240 for 60 minutes

Medicare rebate available of $101.55 (as of July 1st 2026)

Individual therapy offers a confidential and supportive space to explore the things in life that feel difficult, overwhelming or stuck.

You may be experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, major life changes, emotional overwhelm, or simply a sense that something is not quite right. 

Some people come to therapy with a clear goal. Others come with a quieter feeling that life could feel different.

Therapy is not about being “fixed.” It is about being understood, making sense of your experiences, and developing new ways of responding to yourself, your relationships and the world around you.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. Depending on your presentation and goals, therapy may draw from approaches including EMDR, Relational Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR), Schema Therapy, CBT, DBT-informed strategies, parts-based work and attachment-focused approaches.

Individual therapy may help you to:

• understand patterns that continue to repeat
• regulate difficult or overwhelming emotions
• process painful or traumatic experiences
• strengthen identity and self-worth
• develop healthier relationships and boundaries
• build confidence, resilience and self-understanding

At its heart, individual therapy creates space for reflection, insight and meaningful change within a therapeutic relationship that feels steady, respectful and supportive.

$240 for 60 minutes

Medicare rebate available of $101.55 (as of July 1st 2026)

Online therapy offers a flexible and accessible way to attend psychological sessions from home or another private space.

Telehealth can be especially helpful for people with busy schedules, parenting responsibilities, mobility limitations, health concerns, or those living in rural and remote areas. It can also support continuity of care when travel or other circumstances make attending in person difficult.

Both psychologists offer online sessions across Australia, subject to professional and registration requirements. Where appropriate, sessions may also be available to clients living overseas in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory guidelines.

Online sessions are conducted with the same care, professionalism and confidentiality as face-to-face therapy. A stable internet connection and a quiet, private space are recommended so that sessions feel comfortable and secure.

Many therapeutic approaches can be adapted effectively for telehealth, including trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR and Relational Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR). Where these approaches are used online, additional attention is given to preparation, pacing, grounding and safety.

If you are unsure whether online therapy is the right fit for you, this can be discussed before commencing treatment.

$240 for 60 minutes

Medicare rebate available of $101.55 (as of July 1st 2026)

Family therapy provides a supportive space for families to come together, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships.

Families can experience strain for many reasons — conflict, life transitions, parenting challenges, mental health concerns, separation, blended family adjustments, or ongoing patterns that feel difficult to shift. 

It is not one person who is the “problem,” but the way stress and communication patterns impact the family system as a whole.

Family therapy focuses on understanding these patterns and creating healthier, more secure ways of relating.

Drawing from attachment-based frameworks, including Circle of Security, this work helps family members  better understand everyone's emotional needs — particularly the need for both connection and independence. 

Exploring how to respond in ways that build safety, trust, and emotional resilience.

In sessions, we work collaboratively to:

• Improve communication and listening
• Reduce conflict and misunderstanding
• Strengthen emotional connection
• Support parents in navigating behavioural or developmental concerns
• Increase confidence in caregiving
• Foster secure attachment relationships

The goal is not to assign blame, but to foster insight, repair, and practical strategies that support the wellbeing of everyone involved.

Families, like individuals, can grow and adapt. With the right support, relationships can feel safer, clearer, and more connected.

$370 for 90 minutes

There is no Medicare rebate available for family therapy, however private health, if available, can be used.

Some Therapy welcomes NDIS participants seeking psychological support. We provide individual, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming therapy tailored to each person’s needs, goals and circumstances.

Our approach may include EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, emotional regulation, anxiety management, support with relationships, identity and everyday functioning.

If you are an NDIS participant, please contact Some Therapy to discuss your funding arrangements, therapy needs and current availability.

$240 for 60 minutes