Linda Sawrey, PACFA
Counselling for trauma, relationships and life transitions
- Trauma-informed care
- Equine assisted therapy
- Neurodiversity-affirming approach
About Linda Sawrey
Linda Sawrey has provided counselling and psychotherapy services using multiple formats to improve accessibility, including online and phone sessions. She blends trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming perspectives with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic methods, schema and gestalt work, narrative techniques, play therapies, nature-based interventions, and equine-assisted therapy. As an experienced Registered Nurse, she brings a holistic orientation that considers mind, body and spirit when supporting people through complex health and life challenges.
Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, and career-related concerns. She also works with issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life-purpose questions, men’s issues, and midlife transitions. Her training includes trauma-focused methods and internal family systems, alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies.
Linda practised for many years in healthcare roles including emergency nursing, patient safety, quality and risk management, and counselling, bringing more than three decades of experience in health settings to her psychotherapeutic work. She established a private practice called Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy on the Gold Coast Hinterland and cares for a herd at Ricinda Ranch, where the natural setting and equine companions play a supportive part in therapeutic work. Linda is a member of PACFA - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, reflecting her commitment to professional standards.
Raised on a farming property and shaped by early caring responsibilities and experiences of difference, she draws on personal and professional insights to help people build skills, resources, and resilience. Her background informs a compassionate, practical approach aimed at helping people move from surviving toward thriving.
Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, and career-related concerns. She also works with issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life-purpose questions, men’s issues, and midlife transitions. Her training includes trauma-focused methods and internal family systems, alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies.
Linda practised for many years in healthcare roles including emergency nursing, patient safety, quality and risk management, and counselling, bringing more than three decades of experience in health settings to her psychotherapeutic work. She established a private practice called Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy on the Gold Coast Hinterland and cares for a herd at Ricinda Ranch, where the natural setting and equine companions play a supportive part in therapeutic work. Linda is a member of PACFA - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, reflecting her commitment to professional standards.
Raised on a farming property and shaped by early caring responsibilities and experiences of difference, she draws on personal and professional insights to help people build skills, resources, and resilience. Her background informs a compassionate, practical approach aimed at helping people move from surviving toward thriving.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Linda Sawrey have?
She has 5 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is Linda Sawrey a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds PACFA, which indicates membership in the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
In which languages does Linda Sawrey provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Linda Sawrey located?
She is based in Australia, on the Gold Coast Hinterland.
How can I work with Linda Sawrey as my therapist?
You can work with Linda through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Linda Sawrey work with international clients?
No. She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Linda Sawrey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Virtual Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tensions, or navigating life transitions, online therapy can offer a practical and supportive option that aligns with how people live and work today. It often provides comparable avenues for progress as traditional in-person work for those presenting with these types of issues.
A major advantage of online therapy is flexibility - people can connect with licensed professionals in the format that suits them best, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapeutic support into busy schedules and to engage in ways that feel comfortable.
Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and it is possible to change therapists if a different fit is desired. For many, remote therapy removes practical barriers and helps maintain continuity of care while still working toward meaningful personal goals.