Sarah

Ms Sarah Dakhili, BSW

Psychotherapist

“Sarah has been working within the field of trauma recovery and mind-body disorders for over a decade, specialising in chronic pain, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and TMS, basing her approach on Dr. John Sarno, Dr. Howard Schubiner and Dr Gabor Mate's research on trauma and mind body related symptoms and issues.”

About Me

Sarah guides individuals experiencing chronic pain and mind-body disorders, drawing on over a decade of expertise in trauma recovery. She helps clients explore the mind-body connection, integrating research from Sarno, Schubiner, and Mate. Through approaches like Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Sarah offers a path to understand and alleviate persistent symptoms. She helps clients cultivate lasting relief and improved well-being.

Approach

Her focus lies in remaining present with her clients while creating a fully open and authentic space where healing can take place. Her approach is inclusive of Somatic Body Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Humanistic Therapy, Meditation, Qi Gong, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work, Acceptance Commitment therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Shadow and Archetypal work, Art Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and The Polyvagal Theory. Sarah has great interest, personal experience and insight into TMS (Tension Myosistic Syndrome) and feels passionate about supporting her clients towards recovery. She is also trained in Compassionate Inquiry, which is a psycho-therapeutic method developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that reveals what lies beneath the appearances that we present to the world.
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Basic Information

Services

Sarah specialises in chronic pain healing, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia, trauma recovery and interpersonal and work related relationship issues. Sarah is passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful connections, assisting them to reconnect and work towards developing a closer, stronger and more secure relationship with the authentic Self that resides within them and their body. It is her aim to support clients with experiencing a new reference point for happiness and to overcome struggles, feel fulfilled and develop enhanced self-compassion, irrespective of adversity.

Services Offered:

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

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    Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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    Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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    Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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    Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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    Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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    Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

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    Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor

University of Queensland

Year: 2010

Registrations

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Mental Health Social Worker / Psychotherapist

Service Area

Mental Awakening

In-person & Online

Brisbane, Queensland

Australia

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