Therapy

I like to say that when life gives you lemons,

go to therapy.

And boy oh boy, can life throw us a lot of lemons!

Forget everything you’ve seen or heard about therapy, and picture this.

Imagine you’re chatting with someone about something in your life that’s getting you down, or that you want to improve or change.

The person you’re chatting to is super friendly, understanding, but most of all, she isn’t judging you about anything you’re saying.

You breathe a sigh of relief after the conversation, knowing that not only have you let some steam off your chest, you’ve also walked away with some practical tools to get you back on your feet and moving forward.

THAT is what therapy with me is like.

I am here to champion your wellbeing.

So much more than traditional talk therapy alone - as a holistic therapist, I work with you to support all five of the elements of wellbeing that add up to a thriving life:

  • Career wellbeing: You like what you do every day.

  • Social wellbeing: You have meaningful friendships in your life.

  • Financial wellbeing: You manage your money well.

  • Physical wellbeing: You have energy to get things done.

  • Community wellbeing: You like where you live.

In all honesty, I don’t believe that therapy should be anything scary or dull.

At the end of the day, you’re doing something to improve your health & wellbeing, and there’s nothing scary, wrong, or ‘weak’ about that!  

In fact, I myself have also sought therapy – multiple times, and with multiple different therapists. As someone who has gone through this process, I understand the importance of finding someone you trust and gel with, as well as someone who’s going to help you move towards your goals.

Whilst there are so many different types of therapy out there, I’ll let you in on some of my personal favourites, which I often use with my clients:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Solutions-Focused Therapy

  • Walk-and-Talk Therapy

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Here’s what some of my clients are saying about therapy:

  • “Stella has been life changing for me. I genuinely feel this past year would have looked a lot differently for me if I hadn’t started sessions with her. She listens to me, laughs with me, genuinely makes me feel cared about and has boosted my confidence tenfold. I never thought I would feel the way that I do about myself and have learned self-love, but Stella has made that happen for me even somehow in a complicated stage of my life”

  • “I originally reached out to work through some addictive tendencies I have and thanks to you, I feel a lot more in control of them! Your style of therapy has also made me realise that perhaps I’m not as ‘broken’ as I thought I was. Beyond the specific things we’ve worked through, you’ve taught me how to design a clear and actionable path out of whatever rut I’m in. Again, HUGE thank you for this.”

  • “I wanted to take the time to say thank you so much for getting me through such a hard time in my life”

  • “Stella definitely makes therapy enjoyable. Even when I am completely drained, she definitely knows how to comfort me and brighten the mood. Something I look forward to every week.”

  • “In a time of my life that has induced a lot of stress and anxiety, Stella has been able to be a very consistent and positive influence in my life. I feel comfortable and heard, and although my ups and downs are not necessarily as extreme as some people may be going through, I feel that my concerns are treated with a high level of importance and understanding.”

  • “I’m very grateful to have found you when looking for a counsellor.”

  • “Stella you are amazing and have helped me in so many ways! You have helped me see resolutions and strategies that have changed my life”

New here?

There are three main ways we can do therapy together:

in the office (in Caringbah, NSW), online via Zoom, or via Walk-and-Talk (Ramsgate & Kogarah, NSW).

Finding the right counsellor can take some time, and it’s important you connect with someone before diving into therapy with them.

Do you have questions about therapy with me?
You can email me here and I’ll get back to you in 24-48 hours.

Book in for a free 15 min consult to see if we’d be a good fit and kickstart our therapy journey together!

 FAQs

  • In-person sessions in Caringbah are $135, and Telehealth and Walk-and-Talk sessions are $120 (prices not inclusive of GST).

    Alternatively, after your first session with me, you can purchase a pack of 6 sessions for $700, saving you up to $110.

     Although these sessions are not covered by Medicare, your private health insurance might cover some of the cost – you’d need to check with them first.

  • No referral needed. Just use the link below to book in a free consult, and we take it from there.

  • At the moment, I only see clients aged 18+

  • The most common topics I help my clients through are relationship breakdowns, figuring out career/life direction, navigating conflict in relationships, improving body image, staying on top of self-care, and managing stress & anxiety.

  • Book a free 15-minute chat so that we can see if we’d be a good fit! After that, we book in your first appointment at a time that suits you. Alternatively, get in touch at hello@merakiwellbeing.com.au

  • This is a totally different, super casual way of doing therapy! We meet at an outdoor spot and go for a walk while we have our therapy session. I’m usually in casual or sporty gear for these sessions, so if we run into anyone you know, they won’t be able to tell we’re in therapy!

  • Currently, I am only offering Walk-and-Talk therapy in Sydney (in Kogarah and Ramsgate).

  • For the most part, yes! I’ll need to break confidentiality if you’re in danger, if a child is at risk of harm, or if I’m requested to by a court of law.

  • Absolutely not. We might not be the right fit, and that’s okay! It is way more important that you find a therapist that you feel totally comfortable with, and if that’s not me, I promise I won’t be offended!