Ride the waves of healing

Space to Find your Calm, Discover Mindfulness, Build Mastery, Explore Change.

We believe in trauma-informed and individualised care, the healing power of the ocean, and experiential and somatic therapies.

Our approach is grounded in compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the impact that trauma can have on your life.

Meet Sandi

Sandi James MEd, PGradPsy. CEDC CCIEDC MAAPI

Sandi James is a registered psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience working in mental health services, eating disorder treatment, addiction treatment, and trauma recovery. We are firmly based in harm reduction, HAES, and LGBTQ++ spaces and communities.

Her primary interest is in trauma recovery, with a particular focus on co-occurring presentations including substance use or food and compulsive exercise-related difficulties. With experience (and certifications) in these areas Sandi brings a client centred and inclusive approach to care.

Treatment approaches are trauma-informed and from a harm reduction perspective, utilising evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Family, Carer, and Support Network Recovery Coaching

  • Sibling Support and Coaching

  • iMove Program for Compulsive Exercise.

Sandi is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach with the Carolyn Costin Institute providing support and guideance with ‘in the moment’ challenges in eating disorder recovery.

She works with somatic and experiential therapies where this is relevant and appropriate. Treatment for complusive exercise and exercise avoidance are also offered.

Sandi is also working towards her PhD, researching Eating Disorder treatment for individuals who also experience Substance Use Disorder or have experienced trauma.

As a clinician with lived experience of an eating disorder and a substance use disorder, she brings with her a passion and dedication to support and walk beside you through recovery.

  • Private Psychology Appointments

    Psychological services are offered in person and via Telehealth, or a combination of both. Medicare rebates are available for clients on a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Learn more

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  • Surf Therapy

    The benefits of surf therapy are numerous, including the release of endorphins, which are natural mood-boosters, and the opportunity to connect with nature, which can be calming and grounding.

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  • iMove Program

    iMove will help you better understand your relationship with exercise and to explore ways to manage challenging emotions and thoughts.

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  • Recovery Coaching

    Helping clients achieve their treatment goals in real-life situations, providing support, and appropriate challenges, and serving as both a role model and guide.

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  • ARISE Comprehensive Care & Invitational Intervention

    A longer-term, collaborative, strengths-based approach that encourages networking, unburdening individuals from blame, shame, and feelings of helplessness, and offering hope and healing for the whole support network.

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