Cara Turnbull , AHPRA

Cara Turnbull has 18 years of clinical experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She meets each person where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce overwhelm. Cara uses clear, down-to-earth language so conversations feel manageable even on a difficult day.

Cara believes people know their story best and brings a strengths-based attitude to sessions. She helps clients identify small changes that make a real difference. Expect a mix of problem-solving, gentle challenge and practical skills you can use between sessions.

Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. These approaches are used to help with intrusive thoughts, panic, low mood, rumination and coping after loss. Sessions often include simple exercises and homework that fit into everyday life.

Cara also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, social anxiety, obsessive behaviours, personality challenges and self-harm. She pays attention to the practical effects of these problems and helps people build clearer routines and healthier habits.

Clients can expect calm pacing, straightforward explanations and regular check-ins about what is helping. Cara is credentialed with AHPRA and practises in Australia. She works in English and aims to make therapy as approachable as possible for anyone ready to begin.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behaviour changes. It is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, rumination and low mood because it gives concrete tools to try between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without fighting them and to act according to their values. It is often used for chronic worry, avoidance after trauma and for building a more meaningful routine.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cara will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together they review what works and adapt the plan as needed rather than sticking to one fixed method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter weekly notes or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and other commitments, while keeping continuity between sessions.