How I Work

Bespoke therapy, shaped around you.

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.— Carl Rogers
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The process of therapy — building capacity and understanding

The Process of Therapy

Good therapy isn't about creating dependency. It's the opposite. My intention is to help you become so equipped with understanding, tools, and self-compassion that you don't need me anymore.

There's an old saying: "Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach a person to fish and you feed them for a lifetime." That's what I'm here to do—to teach you to fish, not to fish for you.

In our sessions together, we're not just processing emotions. We're building capacity. You're learning how your nervous system works, how your patterns formed, what your body is trying to tell you. You're developing skills in self-regulation, self-compassion, and conscious choice-making.

As you progress, you'll feel less like you're in crisis and more like you're in control. Eventually, you'll come to sessions with stories of things you handled well on your own. That's when you know it's working.

Personal transformation through tailored therapy

Bespoke Therapy

There's no one-size-fits-all in therapy. You're unique, your challenges are unique, and your path to healing is unique. That's why I draw on multiple evidence-based approaches and weave them together specifically for you.

Some weeks we might be working with body awareness and somatic techniques. Other weeks we might be exploring your family history and attachment patterns. Some sessions we might use visualization, others we might process through conversation and reflection. I'm not wedded to any single method—I'm wedded to what serves your healing.

It's not just talking. In my experience, pure talk therapy sometimes keeps people in their heads, endlessly analyzing but not transforming. It's not just being held either—sometimes people need more than compassion; they need tools and insight.

It's the linking of thoughts with feelings, sensations with behaviour. When you understand how your body responds, when you see the connection between what happened to you and how you show up now, when you learn to regulate your nervous system—that's when real change happens. You develop greater clarity, more choices, and more flexibility in how you meet your life.

Finding security within through grounded therapeutic work

Finding Security Within

One of the most powerful aspects of my work is building what we call an "internal secure base." This is the capacity to soothe yourself, to know your own worthiness, to trust yourself, and to feel genuinely safe within your own body and mind.

For people who didn't have consistently attuned caregivers, this internal security didn't develop naturally. That's where attachment-informed therapy comes in. Through our relational work together, through guided visualization, and through body-focused techniques, your nervous system learns that it's safe to trust, to need, and to be close.

This isn't theoretical. We're literally rewiring your brain through neuroscience-backed approaches. As your internal secure base strengthens, something shifts. You show up differently in relationships. You make choices from a place of self-trust rather than desperation. You move through the world with more ease.

Practical Information

Everything you need to know about sessions, frequency, timeline, and fees.

Session Frequency

Weekly sessions are recommended for therapy to work effectively. This consistency allows your nervous system to deepen its sense of safety and continuity. Regular sessions mean we can track patterns and changes week to week.

Fortnightly or monthly sessions can work too, depending on your needs and circumstances. We'll discuss what makes sense for you.

Session Duration & Timeline

Research shows consistent patterns in therapy outcomes. Most clients notice 50% improvement by session 8. By session 26, approximately 75% improvement is typical.

Deeper, sustained transformation usually takes 6-12 months of consistent weekly work. But even a few sessions can create meaningful shifts.

$140
Individual Session (50 minutes)

A space for your healing, at your pace.

$200
Couples Session (50 minutes)

Working together to strengthen your relationship.

Practical Details

Concessions available: Therapy shouldn't be gatekept by cost. If financial constraints are a barrier, we can discuss concession rates. No one should be turned away because of money.

Cancellation policy: Please provide 48 hours notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows may be charged in full, though exceptions can be made.

Free 15-minute discovery call: Before committing, we can chat about what brings you here and whether we're a good fit to work together. No obligation, just a conversation.

Connection and healing through therapeutic relationship

What Makes This Work

The real work of therapy happens in the relationship between us. You don't need a perfect therapist; you need one who is genuinely present, trained, and committed to your healing. Someone who believes change is possible, even when you don't.

I bring that presence. I bring my training and my ongoing commitment to development. And I bring genuine care for your wellbeing. We're not just going through the motions—we're embarking on a real journey together.

Ready to Begin?

Therapy is an investment in yourself. The best time to start was probably yesterday. The second best time is now. Let's have a conversation about what's possible for you.

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Contact

Phone: 0490 333 809

Email: book@sebkitchentherapy.com

Hours & Locations

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am–6pm

Locations: Kyneton & Melbourne, Victoria • Online in Australia or internationally