Yvette Strawbridge, PACFA

Yvette Strawbridge is a diversely qualified clinical counsellor and psychotherapist who brings a holistic, client-centered approach to work with individuals, couples and families. She combines a biopsychosocial perspective with Solution Focused Brief Therapy techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs and strengths.

Yvette integrates talk therapy with expressive methods such as sand tray, art therapy and psychodrama, reflecting her commitment to addressing mind, body and spirit in therapeutic work. She is also an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Mediator, offering support for parents, children and adolescents who are navigating challenges after separation, including Child Inclusive Mediation where appropriate.

As a credentialed mental health practitioner and a member of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia), Yvette applies clinical skills across relationship, family and trauma-related concerns, as well as issues involving intimacy and self-esteem. Her practice also attends to a range of related areas including blended family dynamics, communication and control issues, grief and end-of-life concerns, and challenges tied to aging or neurodiversity. Throughout her work she aims to create a supportive environment that respects each client's unique story and goals.