Creating Capacity Through Connection
 

At Solace and Sanctuary, counselling begins with safety, connection, and respect for each individual’s pace and experience. I am a counsellor providing client-led, trauma-informed support, integrating nature-based and equine-assisted counselling approaches.
 

I provide evidence-informed counselling sessions that are grounded in person-centred, trauma-informed, attachment-aware, and nervous system-informed approaches. Sessions are paced according to each client’s regulation capacity, communication style, and developmental needs rather than a predetermined structure. This work is informed by formal training in equine-assisted mental health.

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Many of the children, adolescents, and adults I support have found traditional therapy models too fast, rigid, or not suited to their sensory and relational needs. My practice is neuro-affirming, sensory-aware, and focused on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and functional life capacity.

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I provide counselling support for neurodivergent individuals and for those who have experienced trauma, stress, or adversity. Counselling focuses on building felt safety, strengthening internal regulation skills, and supporting reconnection with identity, strengths, and personal resources. This approach reflects current evidence highlighting the importance of relational safety and regulation in supporting sustainable behavioural and emotional change.

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Therapeutic Modalities

Sessions are tailored to each client’s regulation capacity, communication style, and therapeutic goals. Depending on individual needs, counselling may incorporate:

• Talk- or experience-based counselling — including gestures, drawing, written expression, and storyboarding to support communication and emotional processing

• Emotional regulation and self-management skill development to build coping strategies and functional life skills

• Mindfulness and body-aware strategies to support nervous system regulation and present-moment awareness

• Creative and experiential approaches to explore feelings, identity, and problem-solving in accessible ways

• Nature-based counselling practices to support grounding, connection, and wellbeing through engagement with the natural environment

Approaches are integrated within a person-centred, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming framework, and are adapted to suit developmental stage, sensory needs, and client preferences.
 

Where appropriate, sessions may also incorporate animal-assisted counselling with cats, dogs, and horses, based on client preference, safety, and suitability. Sessions may move between the house, yard, and paddock to support engagement, regulation, and relational skill development. Working within familiar, home-based environments and alongside animals can reduce performance pressure, support emotional safety, and facilitate participation — particularly for neurodivergent individuals or those who find traditional clinical settings overwhelming.

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All animal-assisted sessions are conducted with informed consent and in accordance with safety and risk management procedures, including consideration of animal welfare.
 

Equine-assisted counselling sessions are ground-based and integrate established counselling principles, within the practitioner’s scope of training. They are individually assessed for suitability and aligned with client goals.

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Areas of Support

Counselling may support individuals experiencing:

• Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm

• Identity development and life transitions

• Relationship and social challenges

• Impacts of trauma, stress, or adversity

• Emotional regulation and behavioural challenges

• Grief and loss

• Neurodivergent support needs
   

Where concerns fall outside the scope of counselling practice, appropriate referral or collaborative care will be discussed.
Where appropriate, support may be provided in collaboration with other health or allied professionals.
 

NDIS Capacity Building Focus

Where services are delivered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), counselling may contribute to Capacity Building supports by strengthening:

• Emotional regulation and self-management skills

• Social engagement and participation, and relational confidence

• Communication and self-advocacy

• Decision-making and independence

• Coping strategies and resilience

• Participation across home, education, employment, and community settings

• Capacity building in daily functioning
   

Services focus on skill development, functional capacity, and emotional wellbeing in alignment with individual goals. Counselling does not provide diagnostic assessment, clinical psychological treatment, or crisis mental health services.

Location & Session Options

Telehealth and in-person sessions
Eastwood Street, Chandler QLD
(Approximately 20 minutes south-east of Brisbane CBD)
 

Sessions may take place indoors, outdoors, or in designated animal-supported spaces, depending on therapeutic goals, safety considerations, and client preference.
 

Therapeutic Framework

My practice is integrative and relational, grounded in:

• Person-centred counselling

• Trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice

• Evidence-informed regulation strategies

• Strengths-based, goal-oriented support
   

As a Registered Counsellor and Equine-Assisted Practitioner, I work collaboratively with clients to build insight, strengthen internal resources, and enhance capacity for choice, agency, and wellbeing.
 

Professional Standards

Sarah Camille — Registered Counsellor
Member, Australian Counselling Association

Practice is guided by the Australian Counselling Association Code of Ethics and Practice (2019) and delivered within the defined scope of counselling practice, supported by ongoing professional development and regular professional supervision.
 

Counselling services are not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or psychological assessment or treatment. Where specialised clinical care is required, appropriate referral or collaboration will be arranged.
 

Qualifications

• Master of Counselling (currently completing) – AIPC

• Diploma of Counselling – AIPC

• Certificate in Equine Assisted Mental Health – Equine Assisted Therapy Australia

• Polyvagal Equine Institute Training (Levels 1 & 2)

• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

• Bachelor of Communications – Monash University

Continued Professional Development

• Elsa Sinclair Freedom Based Training Clinic

• Arenas for Change (ARCH)

• Expressive Art Therapy Workshop 1

• School Avoidance and Autism
  
   

I look forward to supporting your journey.