What you resist, persists. What you allow, transforms.
Carl Jung
Therapy and Counselling in Bulimba
Finding the right therapist in Bulimba can feel like one of the most important decisions you make. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, or simply a sense that something is not quite right, having a calm and confidential space close to home can make all the difference. At Therapy with Taf, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed counselling in Bulimba from a private practice on Oxford Street, the heart of Brisbane's riverside east.
A welcoming space for therapy in Bulimba
My Bulimba therapy room is designed to feel less like a clinic and more like home. Soft tones, warm light, and quiet privacy invite you to settle in, take a breath, and arrive exactly as you are. Many clients tell me that simply walking through the door eases something in their chest before we have even started. That sense of safety is not an accident - it is the foundation of every session, because real therapy work only happens when your nervous system feels held.
I am a registered psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, and accredited clinical social worker with close to a decade of experience across public mental health, private practice, and corporate wellbeing settings. I work with adults from across Brisbane's east, including Bulimba, Hawthorne, Balmoral, Morningside, and Cannon Hill, who are looking for therapy that goes deeper than surface-level coping strategies.
How I can support you:
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Individual Therapy & Counselling
Book nowAvailable for individuals aged 16 and over navigating mental health challenges and trauma. Whether you prefer face-to-face counselling, Telehealth (via video or phone), or outdoor ‘walk and talk’ sessions immersed in nature, support is offered in a setting that best suits your needs.
50-min session:
$180 inc. GST
75-min session:
$230 inc. GST
90-min session:
$260 inc. GST -
EMDR
Book nowEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a specialised trauma treatment that offers targeted support to reduce the emotional impacts of trauma, PTSD, anxiety and more. Discover how EMDR can help you process traumatic memories, challenge negative beliefs, and replace those beliefs with more positive, adaptive ways of thinking and feeling. Available via face to face sessions or online video.
50-min Session:
$200 inc. GST
90-min Session:
$280 inc. GST -
Clinical Professional Supervision
For new graduate social workers, psychotherapist and counsellors seeking clinical supervision to strengthen both their client work and their own wellbeing. Here you'll have space to reflect on your practice, explore ethical dilemmas, and build on the quality of support you provide to clients while also caring for yourself as a practitioner.
50-min session:
$180 inc. GST
75-min session:
$230 inc. GST
For supervision bookings, please email directly at hello@therapywithtaf.com
Counselling in Bulimba for the things that weigh on you.
Life rarely arrives in neat categories, and neither do the reasons people seek counselling in Bulimba. Some clients come in carrying the residue of childhood experiences they have never had space to unpack. Others are stretched thin by work, parenting, or the relentless pace of inner-city life. Others still are navigating big transitions, grief, or a sudden shift in identity that has left them feeling unmoored.
I work with adults experiencing:
- Anxiety, overwhelm, and chronic stress
- Trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma
- Depression, low mood, and burnout
- Grief, loss, and significant life transitions
- Relationship and attachment patterns
- ADHD, autism, and neurodivergent experiences
- Cross-cultural challenges, migration, and questions of identity and belonging
Sessions run for 50 or 90 minutes, with 75-minute sessions available for EMDR and deeper work. You can choose between in-person sessions in Bulimba, Telehealth video sessions, or outdoor walk-and-talk sessions in nature, depending on what feels right for you.
Here’s how we ease into things:
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Step 1: Free 15 mins Consultation
This is an opportunity for us to connect and get to know each other. We'll briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, and explore how I can support you. You can ask any questions, and I'll share how I work, and together, we can see if we're a good fit.
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Step 2: Initial Session
Our first session is where we begin building our therapeutic relationship. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you - your concerns, wishes, or goals for therapy - while identifying patterns and gaining clarity on your experiences. You’re encouraged to share at your own pace. We’ll also discuss how I work, what to expect from therapy, and lay the foundation for our work together.
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Step 3: Collaborative Work
Therapy is a co-created experience. It isn’t something done to you, but something we shape together in real time. This often includes two interconnected processes:
Cognitive Analytical & Verbal work - developing a cognitive roadmap, making sense with words, reflecting, exploring, and learning new insights.
Somatic, Emotional & Embodied work - observing, feeling and being with what's happening, slowing down and working with the body’s intelligence, noticing sensations, posture, movement, and feelings. Together, these approaches bring mind and body into dialogue, developing a presence that creates space for deeper exploration, awareness, and integration.
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Step 4: Ongoing Sessions
Healing or change isn’t a one-time event: it’s a process that unfolds over time. In our ongoing sessions, old patterns or past feelings may resurface, sometimes bringing moments of discomfort, tension, or uncertainty. Together, we’ll approach these moments gently and at your pace, using them as opportunities to explore, experiment, and practice new ways of being. Through this process of repair, integration, and growth, we'll work to build resilience, develop new skills, and deepen your sense of self - creating changes that extend beyond the therapy room.
Frequently asked Questions
What happens in the first session?
Our first session is a chance to get to know each other. We’ll discuss what’s brought you to therapy and what you hope to get out of our work together. Sessions run for 50 minutes. You don’t need to prepare anything special for our first meeting, but if you have, that’s okay too. Just come as you are. There’s no pressure to share everything right away; you can go at your own pace. This is just the beginning of our work together.
I’ve never been to therapy before… what should I expect?
That’s completely okay! Therapy is simply a space for you to explore and untangle your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together in a way that feels safe, supportive and with no judgement. It’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous at first, many people do, but most find they start to relax as we talk. No pressure to share everything at once - we go at your pace.
Do you offer rebates or accept Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP)?
I don’t take Mental Health Care Plans or offer Medicare rebates. My practice is structured to provide ongoing therapy, without the restrictions or session limits that come with rebate schemes. This allows us to work together at a pace that feels right for you, without the pressure to fit progress or to "get it all done" within a set number of sessions.
As a registered psychotherapist, you don’t need a referral to work with me. Our sessions remain completely confidential and nothing is shared on your medical record. If you ever need a progress letter for your GP, we can discuss and arrange that together.
What are your fees and how long is each session?
Sessions will vary depending on each individual's needs.
My fees are:
For Individual Psychotherapy and Counselling:
50mins session - $180 inc. GST
75mins session - $230 inc. GST
90 mins session - $260 inc. GST
For EMDR:
50 mins session - $200 inc. GST
90mins session - $280 inc. GST
For Supervision:
50mins session - $180 inc. GST
75mins session - $230 inc. GST
What is your cancellation policy?
Sometimes life happens and plans need to change. If you cancel with more than 48 hours’ notice, there’s no fee. Cancellations made between 24–48 hours are charged at half the session fee, and those made with less than 24 hours’ notice (or missed sessions) are charged at the full fee.
How often should I come to therapy?
My intention is for us to build an ongoing relationship, which is why I recommend weekly or fortnightly face to face sessions to begin with. This consistency helps create trust, momentum, and space for meaningful change.
From there, we’ll find a rhythm that suits you, whether that’s continuing regularly, spacing sessions out, or pausing when it feels right. Some people come short-term to work on a specific challenge, while others stay longer to explore deeper patterns or trauma. It’s also completely normal to return to therapy at different points in life, during transitions, when new challenges arise, or simply when you’re ready to explore more.
What is your approach to therapy?
My work is trauma-informed, person-centred, and deeply relational.
I work collaboratively, shaping the process with you through curiosity and openness, and making space for both what feels difficult and what feels possible.
My approach is also empowering, I’ll support you to draw on your strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth, so you can experience new ways of relating to your challenges, to yourself, and to those around you.
How long will I be in therapy?
There’s no set timeline - everyone’s journey is different. Some people come in for a few sessions to work through a specific challenge, while others engage in longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns and personal growth. You always have choices - you can pause, stop, or change the frequency of sessions whenever you need.
Do you only provide counselling in Brisbane?
I offer in-person therapy in Brisbane and online therapy across Australia and internationally. No matter where you are, we can work together.
What issues do you not work with?
I do not work with clients who are in high-risk crisis situations or require intensive crisis intervention. If you are experiencing acute distress, suicidal thoughts, or require immediate support, I strongly encourage you to reach out to crisis services such as Lifeline (13 11 14), your GP, or a crisis mental health team in your area. Therapy with me is best suited for individuals looking for ongoing support, personal growth, and healing in a safe, structured space.
EMDR therapy in Bulimba
For clients carrying trauma, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) can be a powerful next step. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel as charged or intrusive. Rather than asking you to relive every detail, EMDR gently supports your nervous system to do what it has always known how to do - heal. I offer EMDR therapy in Bulimba both in-person and online, integrated with the relational, depth-oriented approach that runs through all my work.
A relational, depth-oriented approach
My approach draws on Gestalt psychotherapy, EMDR, clinical social work, and somatic awareness. In practice, that means we do not just talk about your thoughts - we pay attention to what is happening in your body, in your breath, and in the space between us. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of meaningful change in therapy. My intention is to co-create a relationship where you can show up as your full self, with no performance required.
I bring my own lived experience to the work as well. Born and raised in Zimbabwe and now based in Brisbane, I understand the layered experience of migration, displacement, and rebuilding belonging in a new place. Cultural sensitivity is not an add-on in my practice - it is woven through how I listen.
Why choose a Bulimba therapist on Oxford Street
Bulimba is a suburb that values community, walkability, and quiet pockets of calm amid the bustle of Oxford Street. My location puts therapy within easy reach for residents of Bulimba, Hawthorne, Balmoral, Morningside, and Cannon Hill, with parking, the Bulimba CityCat ferry, and local bus routes all close by. Many clients walk in after a coffee at a local cafe or a stroll through Bulimba Memorial Park - and I have come to think of that as a natural part of the work. Therapy does not have to feel like a clinical interruption to your day. It can be woven into a rhythm that already feels yours.
Book counselling in Bulimba today
If you have been searching for therapy in Bulimba or counselling near you in Brisbane's east, I would be glad to hear from you. The hardest step is often the first one, and a 15-minute call can help take some of the unknown out of it. Book your free 15-minute consult below, or reach out at hello@therapywithtaf.com. Sessions are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST, in-person on Oxford Street Bulimba or online across Australia.
Book your free consult today.
Book in a 15min catch up with me. This is an opportunity for us to connect, discuss what brings you to therapy, and explore how I can support you.