A therapy
service for
Aldinga and
surrounds

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

. 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.

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:

TF-CBT
CBT
EMDR
DBT
Play Therapy
Life Story Work and
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.

Personal Development:

I am also passionate about helping people navigate life, through my after hours, face to face or online life coaching services. Group and individual work is available for your preference.

About Victoria

Welcome! 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.