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My Approach

Healing from trauma takes courage — and you don’t have to do it alone.

As a person-centered therapist, I believe you are the expert of your own experience. My role is to walk alongside you — to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and genuinely respected. I hold deep trust in the human capacity to heal, grow, and reconnect with one’s inner wisdom.

My approach is gentle, relational, empathic, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work at your pace, always listening closely to what feels safe and manageable for you. Whether you’re navigating the impact of past trauma, anxiety, grief, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve you, we’ll explore things together — never with pressure, but with care and compassion.

Because I work from a trauma-informed lens, I pay close attention to the nervous system, the role of safety in healing, and the way our stories live not only in our thoughts but in our bodies. We’ll focus on helping you feel more stable, present, and connected to who you are today.

Confidentiality is a fundamental part of how I work. I understand that sharing your story can feel incredibly vulnerable, and I’m committed to creating a space where your privacy and trust are fully respected. Everything we discuss remains confidential, within the ethical and legal boundaries of professional practice.

There is no one-size-fits-all in this work. You are unique, and your therapy should reflect that. Each session is tailored to what you need at that moment — whether that’s space to reflect, tools to ground yourself, or simply someone to sit beside you when things feel heavy.

Some of the evidence-based therapies I include within my practice are: 

 

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT) 

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Acceptance commitment therapy 

  • Child Therapy 

  • Client Centred Therapy 

  • Family Therapy 

  • Grief and Trauma Therapy 

  • Interpersonal Therapy 

  • Motivational Therapy 

If you’re feeling unsure, that’s okay. Reaching out is a big step. You are welcome here — just as you are.​

Phone: 0466 375 678

Email: info@hopeprevails.com.au

Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm

Weekend: via special request

​​Runaway Bay, Gold Coast   

Queensland, Australia, 4216

We can provide in home therapy, zoom sessions, phone sessions or organise to meet at our welcoming room.

 

Contact Deb to discuss fees, services, and to confirm your appointment. 

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