What is Therapy?
Therapy is a collaborative and confidential process that offers a safe space to explore what’s going on in your life; emotionally, mentally, or relationally. We offer a professional support service with clinically registered counsellors, designed to help you work through challenges, build insight, and move toward the life you want to live.
Whether you're navigating trauma, stress, grief, identity, relationships, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can support you to make sense of your experiences, process emotions, develop coping strategies, and reconnect with your strengths.
At its core, counselling is about growth, clarity, and healing - offered through a respectful, compassionate relationship where you’re truly seen and heard.
Our Areas of Focus
Our counsellors offer trauma-informed support across a range of areas, with a deep commitment to inclusivity, safety, and collaborative care. We provide counselling for:
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Post-Traumatic Stress
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Complex Trauma
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Mental Health concerns
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Substance use and recovery
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Domestic and Family Violence
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Sexual Assault
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Grief and Loss
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LGBTQIA+ wellbeing
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Burnout and Vicarious Trauma
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Existential or identity-related challenges
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Neurodivergence and neurodiverse lived experience
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And more
We understand that each person’s story is unique - if you're unsure whether we can support your specific concern, feel free to reach out or book a free consult to talk it through.
Our Values & Commitments
At Core Trauma Therapy, our work is grounded in trauma-informed, client-centred, and anti-oppressive principles. We recognise that trauma does not occur in isolation, and is often shaped by broader systems, including experiences of inequality, displacement, and structural harm.
We acknowledge that we practise on unceded Aboriginal land, and we honour the ongoing strength, resilience, and sovereignty of First Nations peoples.
We are committed to providing care that is culturally responsive, inclusive, and grounded in respect for all identities and lived experiences. This includes recognising the impact of systemic violence and injustice, both locally and globally, and holding awareness of how these realities may shape the lives of those we work with.
As a practice, we strive to:
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provide care rooted in cultural humility, accountability, and ongoing learning
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create a space where people feel safe, seen, and supported
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affirm people of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences
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work in ways that are responsive to both individual and collective experiences of harm
We believe that healing is deeply personal, but also shaped by the world around us. Our aim is to offer a space that honours this complexity with care, integrity, and compassion.
Fees & Accessibility
Fees & Access
At Core Trauma Therapy, we aim to offer high-quality, trauma-informed counselling in a way that is both accessible and sustainable.
Session Fees
Standard session:
$160 per 50–60 minute session
Sessions can be accessed with or without a Mental Health Care Plan.
If you have a valid plan, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
We recognise that financial access can be a barrier to support. In some circumstances, we may offer adjusted rates as part of our commitment to accessible and inclusive care.
This is considered on a case-by-case basis.
You’re welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation to ask any questions and explore what support might feel right for you.
Medicare rebates (Mental Health Care Plans)
Sessions with an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker may be eligible for Medicare rebates when accessed with a Mental Health Care Plan from a GP.
Mental Health Care Plans are commonly used to support a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment difficulties.
Some clients may also be able to access counselling through other funding pathways, depending on individual circumstances. If you’re unsure what applies to you, you’re welcome to get in touch or speak with your GP to explore your options.
Book a free consult today to discuss your options.
Accessing Counselling Through Funded Programs
Some clients may be eligible to access counselling through external funding programs, such as:
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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Self-managed or plan-managed NDIS clients
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National Redress Scheme
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Victims Services
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Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
We can support you in understanding your options, including providing quotes and guidance through the application process where appropriate.
If you think you may be eligible, you’re welcome to contact us or discuss at the time of your discovery call / consult.
