Trauma isn't always a single dramatic event. It's anything that overwhelmed your capacity to cope — and left a mark. It can show up as flashbacks, numbness, hypervigilance, shame, or a persistent sense that something is wrong with you. It can shape your relationships, your body, and the way you see yourself without you even realising it.
Trauma is also highly treatable. And you don't have to re-live every detail to heal from it.
Whatever form it's taken for you, you don't have to carry it alone.
✓ PTSD & Complex Trauma
✓ Single-Incident & Childhood Trauma
✓ EMDR Therapy
✓ Anxiety & Hypervigilance
✓ Telehealth Australia-wide
✓ Medicare Rebates Available
Is This How You're Feeling?
Many clients who contact Mindflow describe feeling like the past is still very present.
Perhaps you're...
● reacting strongly to things that "shouldn't" bother you this much
● feeling on edge, unable to relax or switch off
● avoiding people, places or situations without fully understanding why
● struggling to trust yourself or others
● feeling disconnected from your own body or emotions
● carrying something from childhood that still shapes how you feel today
If any of these feel familiar, you're not alone. Therapy offers a safe and compassionate space to process what's happened and begin moving forward.
Common Reasons People Seek Support
Traumatic Experiences
● Single-incident trauma (accident, assault, medical trauma)
● Childhood trauma
● Complex or relational trauma
● Grief and loss
Ongoing Impact
● PTSD symptoms
● Anxiety and hypervigilance
● Intrusive memories or flashbacks
● Avoidance
Relationships & Self
● Difficulty trusting others
● Emotional numbness or disconnection
● Low self-worth
● Feeling "stuck"
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy isn't about reliving the worst moments over and over. It's about creating a safe space where your nervous system and your story can be understood, and where healing can happen.
Depending on your needs, therapy may help you:
✓ process traumatic memories safely
✓ reduce anxiety and hypervigilance
✓ rebuild trust in yourself and others
✓ reconnect with your body and emotions
✓ develop practical coping strategies
✓ move forward without being defined by what happened
Why Clients Choose Mindflow
I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological support for trauma, grounded in genuine curiosity about your unique story.
My approach is:
✓ EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
✓ Trauma-informed
✓ Relational & Psychodynamic — exploring how past experiences and relationships may shape how you feel and connect now
✓ Warm, collaborative and personalised
What To Expect
1. Book an appointment
Choose a time that suits you online or contact Sara directly.
2. Meet with Me
Your first session is an opportunity to understand what you're experiencing and discuss what support might look like.
3. Begin moving forward
Together we'll develop a personalised approach, using EMDR where appropriate, to help you process what's happened.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (— Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is one of the most well-researched treatments for trauma and PTSD, recommended by the WHO and supported by decades of clinical evidence. It works by helping your brain process distressing memories that have become "stuck" — so they lose their emotional charge and stop running the show.
Contrary to how it's sometimes portrayed, EMDR doesn't require you to talk through your trauma in detail. Many clients find it less confronting than traditional talk therapy, and often more effective.
The process
Trauma therapy at Mindflow always begins with stabilisation — building your capacity to manage difficult feelings before we approach traumatic material. We move at a pace that feels safe, and you remain in control throughout.
Fees
Individual Consultation
- $230 per session (50 minutes)
- With a Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan: approximately $131.05 out-of-pocket
- NDIS (self- or plan-managed): $252.99 per session
Appointments available:
● Carlton North
● Brunswick East
● Australia-wide Telehealth
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that supports the brain to reprocess distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming.
Do I need to talk about the details of what happened?
No. EMDR and trauma-informed therapy don't require you to describe every detail — we work at whatever pace feels safe for you.
Is Telehealth available?
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide.
How soon can I book?
Appointments can be booked online or by contacting Mindflow directly.