Australia’s Trusted Mental Wellbeing Specialists
Online Narrative Therapy
The demands of modern life can feel impossible. We get it. Our narrative therapy offers you powerful tools to navigate it all and end the cycle of anxiety by rediscovering your own strengths and stories.
PACFA Registered
Free 30 minute
initial consultation
100% Telehealth -
Accessible Anywhere
in Australia
Australia’s Trusted Mental Wellbeing Specialists
Online Narrative Therapy
The demands of modern life can feel impossible. We get it. Our narrative therapy offers you powerful tools to navigate it all and end the cycle of anxiety by rediscovering your own strengths and stories.
PACFA Registered
Free 30 minute initial consultation
100% Telehealth - Accessible Anywhere
in Australia
Our Therapy Approach
Stop Letting Your Problems Define Who You Are
A quiet confidence in your daily life isn't just a dream. It's our goal for you. We get you there through a genuine, relational therapy partnership where you're always in control. We’ll walk alongside you, turning stuck moments into empowered strides with these narrative practices.
Gaining a New Perspective
First, we help you see challenges as separate from you, not a part of who you are. This core tenet of narrative therapy brings immediate relief. It changes the focus from self-doubt to shared solutions for the problem.
Uncovering Your Strengths
Next, we’ll look at the problem’s influence, but also for times you've managed it. This process helps rediscover skills you already have. We find evidence of your strength, moving beyond a 'thin description' of your experiences to build a richer narrative.
Exploring an Alternative Story
Together, we’ll use your rediscovered strengths to shape a new, preferred story for your life. Through guided conversations, we start a creative journey to build an authentic future, creating an alternative story you’re excited to live.
Living Your New Story
A new narrative is most powerful when you live it. We help you build these new stories into your daily life for lasting confidence. This means reinforcing the skills you've learned, ensuring your progress feels natural and continues long after our sessions.
Support for Busy Professionals
Online Counselling That Fits Your Demanding Schedule
We’re here for any professional ready to go from feeling confused to feeling clear and in control. As partners who have been in the trenches, we use the Narrative Therapy model. This is influenced by the pioneering work of the Dulwich Centre, under PACFA ethical codes to create practical paths for your life.
For Professionals Seeking Clarity
We partner with professionals who value intelligent, practical approaches to wellbeing and are ready to create meaningful change in their lives.
A Proven Therapeutic Approach
Our narrative practice uses an effective care model that’s structured to your pace and guided by Australian counselling ethics.
For That 'Stuck' Feeling
We help turn feelings of anxiety or being stuck into forward momentum. We do this by giving you the therapeutic skills for a clear path ahead.
Our Simple Process
Here's Our Simple 4-Step Path to Lasting Calm
We know how exhausting it is staring at a packed calendar while wondering if you’ll ever find steady ground. That feeling is the signal that it's time for a new, non-pathologising approach. Our narrative therapy process is designed to feel supportive and collaborative from our very first conversation.
Your First Conversation
First, let’s chat. We’ll hop on a call so we can understand exactly where you are and what you're hoping for. It’s all about you and your story.
Finding Your Path
Together, we’ll map out the changes you want to see. We’ll make sure our skill-building narrative therapy approach feels like the perfect fit for you.
Your Therapy Sessions
We connect online for your sessions. This form of narrative therapy gives you complete privacy and comfort from your own familiar space, with no added stress.
Building Your Skills
The best part is we give you a powerful toolkit to manage your own wellbeing. You’ll be able to create transformative, sustainable change in your life.
How We Can Help
Targeted Support For The Challenges You're Facing Now
That feeling of calm and control is waiting for you. Our skill-building approach uses the power of Narrative Therapy, focusing on your unique path to empowerment. Here’s how our narrative therapist can help you master the specific problems you’re facing right now.
Anxiety Management and Stress Relief
Feeling overwhelmed by modern life? Narrative therapy seeks to help you step back from anxious thoughts and find the root cause of your stress. Our practical approach gives you a toolkit of coping techniques, building powerful emotional resilience so you can win back your sense of calm.
Addressing Career Pressure
Struggling with burnout? We can help you find real purpose in your work again. This focused support teaches you to set firm boundaries and handle difficult workplace situations with quiet strength, helping you write a new story for your career.
Guiding Through Life Transitions
Navigating change, grief, or loss can feel deeply isolating. We provide clear, compassionate narrative therapy in a safe space where you can process your experience without judgment. Our guidance is here to help you find a new sense of purpose.
Sound Familiar?
Get Lasting Relief From Anxiety, Burnout, And Feeling Stuck
When life moves at a relentless pace, challenges can feel like they’re a part of who you are. The truth is, they’re often external problems you haven't been given the right tools to beat. We’re here to help you change that for good through a new narrative.
You Feel Stuck or Overwhelmed
When demands pile up, taking the next step can feel impossible. We’ll help clear the path so you can make steady, meaningful progress together.
You Feel Defined by a Challenge
Anxiety can feel like a permanent part of you, a dominant story that overshadows your life. We help you see it as separate from your identity which brings immediate relief.
You're Seeking a Warmer Approach
Clinical settings can feel cold. That’s why we offer a human to human experience that feels supportive. This is what narrative therapy is about, a respectful, collaborative journey.
You Are Experiencing Burnout
The constant grind of work can leave you emotionally exhausted. Our counselling will guide you through burnout recovery to help you reclaim your energy and focus.
You're Navigating a Life Change
Significant life transitions and events can shake your foundations. We’ll act as your compassionate guide, helping you find solid ground with real confidence.
You Want Lasting Skills
Just talking about problems isn't always enough. We’re passionate about helping you build real skills you can use every day to handle challenges on your own.
What our Clients are Saying
Client Testimonials
We know that reaching out for help takes courage. We make that first step as simple and reassuring as possible.
"I was unsure if one-on-one counselling would really help, but the initial session made me feel heard and understood. The guidance I’ve received has helped me gain clarity and confidence in my daily life."
Jennifer L.
Marketing Manager
“I didn’t realize how much my personal story was shaping my mindset until these sessions. Reframing my experiences has helped me see myself with compassion and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose.”
Michael T.
Creative Director
“I always struggled with handling stress and emotional overwhelm, but these sessions gave me practical tools I can actually use. I now feel more in control and better equipped to face challenges calmly.”
Linda L.
Operations Lead
“Stress used to control my reactions, but the techniques I learned here have made a real difference. I feel more grounded, emotionally aware, and capable of responding to challenges with clarity.”
David R.
Operations Director
“I used to feel easily overwhelmed by stress, but these sessions helped me understand my emotions better and manage them effectively. I now feel calmer, more balanced, and confident handling difficult situations.”
James C.
Software Engineer
“Before starting these sessions, I often felt emotionally drained and anxious. Now I have practical strategies that help me stay calm, focused, and in control even during stressful moments.”
Thompson M.
Creative Director
"This process gave me the tools to finally understand and manage my anxiety. It's the most practical and empowering help I've ever received."
Michael B
Melbourne
"I was struggling with stress feeling like it was part of my identity. SafeMind helped me find a new perspective. I feel more in control now than I have in years."
Sarah T
Sydney
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
No Secrets Just Straight Answers
What is the cost per session?
We keep our pricing transparent. Your first 30-minute chat is completely free to ensure our narrative therapy approach is the right fit. After that, sessions are a flat rate of $120 for 60 minutes. We believe quality counselling should be accessible, and this treatment form offers exceptional value. For a limited time, your initial full session is also free.
How do I know if this counselling is right for me?
That’s an important question, and it’s why we offer the free consultation. It’s a casual chat to see if our narrative therapy approach feels comfortable. Finding the right therapist is personal. The meaning you derive from the process is paramount. We want you to choose with complete confidence.
How long until I feel a difference?
Our skill-based focus often brings clarity quickly. Many people we work with tell us they feel empowered early in the narrative therapy process. Our therapist cares about giving you real tools to become independent, rather than creating a long term dependency on therapy.
How is narrative therapy different from other talk therapies?
While talking is important, narrative therapy is a goal-focused plan that actively builds an empowering story for your future. Developed with influences from institutions like the Dulwich Centre, this non-pathologising approach views you as the expert in your own life. Rather than just revisiting past events or a problematic story, our focus is on developing your skills and exploring an alternative story to move forward with strength.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No, never. We believe your narrative therapy journey should be in your control. You can book sessions as you need them, at a pace that feels right for you. There is no ongoing commitment required. Your story unfolds on your terms, and our role is to support that process.
Is online narrative therapy as effective as in-person?
Absolutely. Studies confirm telehealth is highly effective. Being in your own space removes travel stress and often makes it easier to feel open. It’s an incredibly effective way to engage with the narrative practices that will help you reshape the stories that define your lives and solve problems.
What do I need to get started with this therapy?
Just book the free chat. You don’t need a referral. Simply come with an open mind, ready to explore what a new perspective could look like for you. Our narrative therapist will take care of the rest, guiding you through the initial steps of your therapy.
What is your professional commitment?
We deliver the highest standard of care under the ethical codes of the Psychotherapy Federation. This means you can always expect confidentiality, a safe and non-judgemental space, and our complete professional focus in every single narrative therapy session we share together.
Locations We Serve
Online Counselling Australia-Wide
We offer our professional online counselling services to clients in all Australian states and territories, including:
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
The Information You Need
Contact & Business Details
Service Area
Australia-wide (Telehealth)
Mailing Address
888 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008
ABN
31 253 892 731
Operating Hours
Monday
11:00am to 21:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am to 14:00pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00am to 21:00pm
Friday
11:00am to 14:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
11:00am to 14:00pm
Ready when you are
Start with a Simple Conversation
Feeling stuck is often the first sign that you're ready for a change. The next step is a simple conversation. We're ready to listen.