Welcome to
The Lifestory Practice
The Lifestory Practice is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families seeking mental health support across the lifespan.
Services include:
· individual child therapy
. individual adult therapy
· child trauma processing
. adult trauma processing
. child medical preparation
· group child counselling for OOHC
. children’s emotional regulation & coping skills groups
· family therapy
. couples therapy
. NDIS capacity building assessments, improved daily living therapy support and early childhood interventions
. therapy for parents involved with the DCP
· life coaching, a non-clinical goal oriented coaching service (1:1 or group)
The Lifestory Practice is led by experienced, trauma-informed clinicians committed to providing safe, ethical, and evidence-based care across the lifespan.
Our practitioners bring experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with particular expertise in trauma processing and emotional regulation.
As the needs of our local community continue to grow, so does our team. We are expanding our service to ensure timely access to high-quality therapeutic support and to strengthen collaborative care with local GPs and allied health providers.
A therapy service for Aldinga and surrounds
Meet our Team
Practice manager:
Carrie
Admin officer:
Tyla
Admin officer:
Sam-Loiuse
Caretaker:
Paul
Clinicians:
About Samantha
Welcome! I’m Samantha, and I’ve spent many years supporting both children and adults as they navigate their stories and find their way toward healing. My work comes from a place of genuine care, and I strive to create a space where you can feel safe, comfortable, and truly seen.
I am dedicated to supporting young children and adults through compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy and am certified to provide:
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TF-CBT
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CBT
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EMDR
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DBT
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Play Therapy
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Life Story Work and
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Therapeutic counselling to help people make sense of their experiences, build resilience, and move toward lasting emotional wellbeing.
Grounded in trauma-informed practice, I create a safe, supportive environment where every person’s story is heard, valued, and explored at a pace that feels right for them. Whether healing from past experiences, seeking clarity and connection, or building a stronger sense of self, I am here to walk alongside you with care and respect. What matters most to me is that you feel supported every step of the way.
About Sharon
Sharon is a Registered Psychologist with extensive experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health challenges. She has worked across diverse clinical settings, including private practice, providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.
In recent years, Sharon has developed a strong focus on working with individuals who have experienced trauma. She understands the lasting impact that traumatic experiences can have and is committed to providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace.
Sharon values building genuine therapeutic relationships and believes that healing begins with feeling heard, understood and accepted. She works collaboratively with clients to strengthen resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change that supports wellbeing across all stages of life.
About Caitlin
Caitlin is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Medicare provider for mental health treatment. She holds specialised experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, neurodiversity, trauma and PTSD, substance use disorders, and harmful coping behaviours - such as self-harm, anger management concerns, gambling, risk-taking and disordered eating. She is experienced working with both adults and adolescents, using a range of therapeutic modalities, such as:
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Trauma-Informed Practice
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Enhanced (CBT - E) For Eating Disorders
Caitlin’s approach is grounded in empathy, empowerment, and collaboration, helping clients build the insight, self-compassion, and practical skills needed to move toward their goals and live in alignment with their values.
About Victoria
Hi! I’m Victoria, a Child Life Therapist with over 8 years of experience in a tertiary paediatric hospital, supporting children and families as they navigate medical experiences and build confidence through challenging times. My work comes from a place of genuine care, and I strive to create a space where children feel safe, supported, and truly understood.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based Child Life Therapy within the community:
• Medical preparation for procedures and hospital experiences
• Therapeutic and medical play
• Coping support for procedures (e.g. blood tests, vaccinations, imaging)
• Support with adjustment to chronic illness and treatment (e.g. medication compliance)
• Trauma-informed support for healthcare-related experiences
• Support for siblings and family members
My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, developmentally responsive care. I create a supportive environment where each child’s experience is respected and explored at a pace that feels right for them. Whether preparing for a procedure, processing a healthcare experience, or building coping skills, I work alongside families with care and collaboration.
What matters most to me is that every child and family feels supported, empowered, and understood every step of the way.
About Roisin
Roisin is a Clinical Psychologist who provides warm, collaborative, and evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She is committed to creating a supportive and respectful therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, build on their strengths, and work towards meaningful change.
Roisin has extensive experience supporting individuals with a broad range of mental health concerns, with particular expertise in trauma and complex trauma. She has worked in child protection, family preservation, and family reunification services across South Australia and Tasmania, supporting children, young people, parents, and families navigating complex circumstances. Her experience also includes working with adolescents experiencing significant mental health difficulties, as well as adults in both inpatient and community mental health settings.
Roisin believes that effective therapy is built on a strong therapeutic relationship and tailors treatment to each person's individual needs, goals, and stage of life. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Schema Therapy
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
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Motivational Interviewing
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mindfulness-based interventions
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and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Roisin is passionate about helping people develop resilience, gain insight into their experiences, and build practical skills that support long-term wellbeing and recovery.
About Naomi
Naomi is a neurodiversity consultant with a special interest in neuro-affirming practice and the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health. Throughout her career, she has worked with people across the lifespan in schools, universities, professional, and community settings, with a strong focus on helping individuals learn, grow, and thrive.
After many years working in education, Naomi undertook a Master of Social Work, expanding her ability to understand people’s experiences beyond diagnostic labels and within the broader context of their lives, relationships, and environments.
Naomi has previously worked at Autism SA, on Autism Connect (the national autism helpline), and at Amaze, where she worked as a Specialist Advisor supporting autistic people experiencing employment challenges. As a Neuroinclusion Training Facilitator with Amaze, she worked with a diverse range of organisations to build more inclusive workplaces and environments.
Drawing on professional expertise and lived experience of neurodivergence, Naomi creates a space where clients feel seen, understood, and accepted. She is passionate about strengths-based, neuro-affirming practice that recognises each person’s unique experiences, values, and capabilities. Naomi provides psychoeducation, emotional wellbeing support, and mental health support tailored to each individual’s needs.
Naomi’s approach is calm, compassionate, curious, and non-judgemental. She welcomes neurodivergent and LGBTIQA+ clients aged 12 years and over, as well as parents, family members, and partners seeking greater understanding, connection, and support.
About Rima
Rima is a highly experienced Senior Social Worker and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience across primary health care, hospitals, mental health services, rehabilitation, employee assistance programs, workplace wellbeing, mediation, insurance, return-to-work services, and community settings.
Extensive experience in:
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psychological assessment
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counselling
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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family therapy
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couple therapy
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crisis intervention
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workplace mental health
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employee assistance programs (EAP)
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critical incident response
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psychosocial rehabilitation
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mediation
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and clinical supervision
Rima will be providing serviecs on Telehealth for people who live in rural areas and who find it challenging to come into the practice.
About Sarah
Sarah is a Provisional Psychologist completing her Master's degree in Psychology. She is passionate about improving access to high-quality mental health services for regional and rural communities and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's needs.
Sarah brings a diverse background in the disability and community sectors, with experience in behaviour support, support coordination, disability advocacy, project management, and bereavement services. She most recently provided psychological services through an allied health practice while completing her supervised training as a Provisional Psychologist.
Alongside therapeutic work, Sarah has experience administering a range of cognitive, adaptive functioning, and neuropsychological assessments, including the WAIS, WISC, RBANS, Vineland, ABAS, and MoCA. She values a collaborative approach, working alongside clients and their families to better understand their strengths, challenges, and goals.
Sarah is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive environment where people feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
About Kane
Kane is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Clinical Counsellor who has worked in counselling and community mental health since 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Counselling and a Master of Social Work. His experience includes supporting people affected by problem gambling, alcohol and other drug use, caring responsibilities, and a broad range of mental health and psychosocial concerns.
Kane works with adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, low mood, stress, grief and loss, trauma-related difficulties, relationship concerns, and significant life transitions. He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including neurodivergent clients, and seeks to understand each person within the context of their life rather than through diagnosis alone.
His approach is integrative, evidence-informed and person-centred. Rather than applying the same treatment to everyone, Kane works collaboratively with each client to understand what they are facing, what matters to them and what may be helpful. He places particular importance on the therapeutic relationship and aims to create a calm, respectful and non-judgemental space where people can speak openly, make sense of their experiences and explore meaningful ways forward. His practice is guided by humility, compassion, curiosity and respect.
About Michelle
Michelle is our Creative Arts Therapist. Michelle specialises in neuro-affirming, trauma-informed care for children, youth, and women, helping them to heal, grow, and thrive.
When finding the words to explain their inner world can feel impossible, Art Therapy is an effective mode of healing that bridges this gap, allowing individuals to express their thoughts and complex emotions when they cannot find the words to speak aloud.
Michelle’s is currently offering individual Creative Arts Therapy sessions for young people navigating neurodivergence, emotional and developmental needs, complex life disruptions, or the impacts of domestic and family violence.
Guided by a child-led strengths-based framework, Michelle utilises a variety of creative modalities, including painting, drawing, sculpture, sensory materials, textiles, writing, movement, sand, and play to help children safely explore their inner world, understand their feelings, and build on their strengths.
Where you can find us
1A Old Coach Road, Aldinga
Need help now?
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Lifeline 13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au
13 YARN
www.13yarn.org.au
Kids Helpline (ages 5 to 25) 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au
Call or email for an appointment or query at
The Lifestory Practice
Phone: (08) 7083 8777 0413 006 336
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