Adult Therapy & Trauma Psychologist Caulfield North

How We Support Adults

What we can help you with

Evidence-based, trauma-informed care tailored to your unique experiences and needs, at a pace that feels manageable.

Single-Incident Trauma

Support after an accident, assault, medical event or other single distressing experience.

Complex Trauma

Care for the lasting effects of prolonged or repeated trauma, including childhood experiences.

Generational Trauma

Understanding patterns passed down through families, and choosing where they end.

Anxiety & Stress

Practical, evidence-based strategies for worry, panic, burnout and chronic stress.

Depression & Low Mood

Support to lift mood, rebuild motivation and reconnect with what matters to you.

Life Transitions & Grief

Navigating loss, separation, career change, illness and other major life shifts.

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Our Approach

Therapy that starts with feeling safe.

We aim to build on your existing strengths and explore effective ways of managing the difficulties you may be facing. That means developing an understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and learning productive ways to deal with them in a safe place. Trauma work in particular moves at your pace: nothing is rushed, and you stay in control of what you talk about and when.

Trauma-Informed Care EMDR CBT ACT Schema Therapy Compassion-Focused Therapy

Who You Will See

Clinicians who work with adults

Experienced, AHPRA-registered clinicians - every one of them works with adults.

Sandra Ifrah

Director / Principal Psychologist

Director and Principal clinician at the Family and Trauma Centre, with over 20 years' experience as a registered psychologist. Sandra specialises in complex and generational trauma, family violence and family law matters, and is an experienced speaker, presenter and supervisor.

Tara Fang

Psychologist

A registered psychologist experienced across clinical, educational, public health and community settings with clients of all ages. Creates a safe, collaborative space grounded in compassion and connection, drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy, with particular interest in the link between physical and mental health.

Lital Fee

Psychotherapist / Family Therapist

A qualified counsellor with extensive experience supporting families, children, and adults affected by trauma, family violence, depression, and anxiety. Works from a client-centred, strengths-based approach drawing on CBT, solution-focused, mindfulness, and narrative therapy.

Rachel O'Meara

Psychologist

A compassionate psychologist supporting children, adolescents, and adults across neurodevelopmental, depressive, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges. Uses strengths-based, evidence-based interventions including CBT and EMDR, with experience in cognitive and diagnostic assessment.

Darren Rose

Psychologist

A registered psychologist providing assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Creates a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space, with a client-centred approach tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.

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AHPRA registered

Qualified, experienced clinicians.

Evening times

Appointments until 8pm weekdays.

Medicare rebates

Claim with a Mental Health Care Plan.

Trauma-informed

Care that moves at your pace.

No GP referral needed

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Common Questions

Questions clients often ask

Do I need a referral from my GP?

No - you can book directly with us. A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP does let you claim Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year, which significantly reduces the cost of each session. Enhanced Primary Care (CDM) plans, NDIS and the Medicare Safety Net may also apply.

What happens in the first session?

Mostly listening. Your clinician will ask about what brought you in, your history and what you'd like to get out of therapy. You're not expected to go into detail about anything difficult on day one.

How many sessions will I need?

It varies. Some people come for a handful of sessions focused on a specific issue; complex trauma work usually takes longer. Your clinician will talk openly with you about what to expect and review it as you go.

Will I have to talk about my trauma in detail?

Not unless and until you choose to. Trauma-informed practice means you set the pace - we build safety and coping resources first, and you always stay in control of what you share.

Do you offer evening appointments?

Yes - we have appointments until 8pm on weekdays and Saturday sessions by arrangement, so therapy can fit around work.