Linda Sawrey , PACFA

Linda Sawrey is a counsellor and psychotherapist who combines clinical training with a nature-focused approach to support people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and career concerns. She works with a broad range of presenting issues including attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose questions, men's issues, and midlife transitions. Her practice is informed by trauma-aware and neurodiversity-affirming perspectives, and she integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, somatic work, schema and gestalt techniques, play-based methods, nature-based interventions, and equine-assisted experiences when appropriate.

She brings clinical healthcare experience as an experienced Registered Nurse to her psychotherapy work, supporting a holistic view of mind, body, and spirit in care. Linda also holds PACFA credentials - membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - which reflects her alignment with professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy.

Based in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Linda practices from Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy and runs Ricinda Ranch, a Quarter Horse stud where her herd of mares and foals contribute to the restorative setting many clients find calming and grounding. Her personal history - growing up on a farming property, early caregiving experiences, and a lifelong affinity with animals and nature - informs a compassionate, lived-experience perspective that many clients find relatable.

Linda describes her work as collaborative and client-centered, aiming to help people build practical skills, resources, and tools to move from surviving to thriving. She uses a range of delivery methods, including online and phone sessions, to increase accessibility for those seeking support.

Approaches that translate to online and remote therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns of avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, and supports rebuilding healthier relational habits and emotional regulation for issues like relationship difficulties and abandonment pain.

Linda Sawrey works collaboratively with clients to identify which approaches fit their needs and preferences. Determining the right therapeutic style is part of the process - she partners with clients to tailor interventions to their goals, life circumstances, and what feels most useful for them.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility and easier access for people juggling work, caregiving, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care across different communication styles, making it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions and to fit therapy into a busy life.