Life Threads Therapy utilises evidence-based interventions to support clients in addressing interpersonal challenges, trauma, behavioural issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, gender dysphoria, and psychosis through applying a range of therapeutic modalities.
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Key Facts about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that can help with both psychological and physical health problems.
CBT focuses on how your thoughts and beliefs affect your actions and feelings.
By understanding how you think and behave, you can better manage challenges you find difficult.
CBT teaches you skills to examine and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours—you can use these skills throughout your life.
To access CBT, speak to your doctor, who can refer you to a mental health professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, mental health nurse, or counsellor.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt
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Key Facts about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behaviour therapy, or ‘talking therapy’, designed to support emotional well-being.
It is particularly effective for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or other conditions involving challenges in regulating strong emotions.
DBT teaches both ‘acceptance-oriented’ and ‘change-oriented’ skills—seemingly opposite skills that together help you embrace your unique journey while fostering positive change towards your goals.
You will learn key skills, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, to navigate life’s challenges.
At Life Threads Therapy, our person-centred DBT approach includes individual and group sessions, with telephone support available for moments of crisis, tailored to honour your needs.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt
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Key Facts about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is the gold standard for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and for good reason—it works! Research shows that ERP helps 70–80% of individuals with OCD significantly reduce their symptoms, an impressive outcome for mental health treatment.
At Life Threads Therapy, we enhance traditional ERP by integrating principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring treatment to honour your unique journey. This person-centred approach improves outcomes, reduces dropout rates, and supports those who find conventional ERP challenging.
Speak to your doctor today to explore ERP with Life Threads Therapy, to help you navigate OCD with confidence and resilience.
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Key Facts about Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, future-focused therapy that empowers clients to create solutions rather than dwell on problems, fostering hope and change.
It builds on strengths already present in your life—for example, moments of happiness can form the foundation for lasting progress towards your goals.
SFBT is effective for a wide range of challenges, including depression, some types of eating disorders, relationship difficulties, and trauma, by focusing on clear, achievable outcomes.
At Life Threads Therapy, our person-centred SFBT approach is tailored to honour your unique journey, helping you define and achieve your preferred future with confidence.
Speak to your doctor today to explore SFBT with Life Threads Therapy, to support your path to emotional well-being and resilience.
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Key Facts about Systemic Family Therapy
Systemic Family Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps families resolve challenges by exploring their relationships and group dynamics together.
It supports each family member to understand how their actions influence one another, fostering stronger connections and healthier family interactions.
At Life Threads Therapy, our person-centred approach to Systemic Family Therapy is tailored to honour your family’s unique journey, promoting healing and resilience.
Speak to your doctor today to explore Systemic Family Therapy with Life Threads Therapy, to help support your family’s path to emotional well-being.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/systemic-family-therapy
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Key Facts about Play-Based Interventions
Play-based interventions, such as sand play, art therapy, and puppetry, engage children through their natural love of play, supporting their emotional and social development.
Sand play therapy helps children express their inner world through creative scenes in a sand tray, fostering insight and emotional release.
Art therapy enables children and adults to explore feelings through drawing and painting, promoting emotional growth and a healthy outlet for expression.
Puppetry offers a playful, non-threatening way for children to address difficult emotions, encouraging problem-solving and empathy.
At Life Threads Therapy, our person-centred play-based interventions are tailored to honour your child’s unique journey, nurturing resilience and well-being in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
Speak to your doctor today to explore these therapies with Life Threads Therapy.
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Key Facts about Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
EMDR therapy is a therapeutic intervention that must be administered by an EMDR trained clinician or those who are currently participating in an EMDRIA Approved training.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related challenges.
Using guided eye movements or bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps you process distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact and promoting healing.
Based on the Adaptive Information Processing model, EMDR targets past experiences, current triggers, and future challenges to foster resilience and emotional well-being.
At Life Threads Therapy, our person-centred EMDR approach, is tailored to honour your unique journey, supporting recovery and growth.
Speak to your doctor today to explore EMDR with Life Threads Therapy, to assist your path to healing.
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Key Facts about the Circle of Security
The Circle of Security is a visual guide to attachment, helping caregivers understand and meet their children’s emotional needs through nurturing relationships.
It illustrates how children balance exploration (going out) with the need for comfort and safety (coming in), with caregivers serving as a secure base and safe haven. It also supports parents in understanding their own triggers in relation to their child’s needs, often stemming from their own experiences of being parented as a child.
At Life Threads Therapy, our person-centred Circle of Security approach supports families in fostering secure attachments, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.
Speak to your doctor today to explore the Circle of Security with Life Threads Therapy, where our nurturing team empowers your family’s journey to stronger connections.
https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/what-is-the-circle-of-security
Fees
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Current Fee Structure
Individual Therapy Session (60 min) $220
Individual Therapy Session for Concession or Health Care Card Holders (60 min) $200
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Medicare Rebates
Eligible individuals with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan can claim a rebate of $87.24 from an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
To obtain these rebates, please visit your GP to obtain a Mental Health Care Plan and referral to Bianca Botha at Life Threads Therapy (Provider Number 6690683L).
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National Disability Insurance Scheme
If you have a NDIS package, you can access services through me if your package is Plan Managed or Self-Managed.
The service that you can access through Life Threads Therapy under your NDIS plan is billed under line item number 15_621_0128_1_3 (Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training - Social Worker | Therapeutic Supports | Improved Daily Living Skills)
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Private Health Funds
You may be able to claim rebates from the following private health funds depending on your level of cover:
HCF
Bupa
Teachers Health Fund
Doctors Health
St Luke’s Health
Please contact your private health fund to discuss eligibility and the applicable rebate amount.
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Self-funded
Fees are payable at the time of consultation. Accepted forms of payment are Eftpos and most major credit cards.