Linda Sawrey, PACFA
Holistic psychotherapist blending nature and nursing experience
- Nature-based care
- Trauma and grief
- Neurodiversity affirming
About Linda Sawrey
Linda Sawrey offers counselling and psychotherapy through a range of accessible formats, including online and phone sessions, so people can connect in the way that suits them best. She adapts her therapeutic style to meet individual preferences and needs, drawing on Trauma Informed care, neurodiversity-affirming practices, Acceptance and Commitment approaches, somatic work, schema and gestalt methods, play therapy, nature-based techniques, and equine assisted therapy. This flexible toolkit allows her to work with complex presentations and to tailor interventions to each person's context and goals.
As an experienced registered nurse, Linda brings a holistic perspective that integrates mind, body and spirit when supporting clients who face health challenges alongside emotional difficulties. Her clinical interests include working with neurodivergent people, womens mental health and nervous system regulation, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and neurobiology, grief and bereavement, chronic pain and ageing, family violence recovery and rebuilding life after abuse, and workplace conflict, stress and burnout including carer fatigue.
Linda lives and practices in the Gold Coast Hinterland, where her private practice Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy is located alongside Ricinda Ranch, a quarter horse stud. Surrounded by mares, foals and natural bushland, she creates a calm, grounding environment where clients can unravel, renew and begin to reignite their sense of wellbeing. Her own life story - growing up in a large farming family, early experiences of masking and bullying, and taking on caring roles during family illness - informs a compassionate, skills-focused approach aimed at helping people move from survival toward thriving.
Over many years Linda has worked across emergency nursing, patient safety, quality and risk, and psychotherapy roles, and she brings that breadth of experience to her therapeutic practice. She values building practical tools and resources with clients so they can navigate difficult circumstances and reconnect with purpose and belonging. Outside work she is closely connected to family life, including her three adult sons, grandchildren, two stepdaughters, one transgender son, and a committed partner.
As an experienced registered nurse, Linda brings a holistic perspective that integrates mind, body and spirit when supporting clients who face health challenges alongside emotional difficulties. Her clinical interests include working with neurodivergent people, womens mental health and nervous system regulation, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and neurobiology, grief and bereavement, chronic pain and ageing, family violence recovery and rebuilding life after abuse, and workplace conflict, stress and burnout including carer fatigue.
Linda lives and practices in the Gold Coast Hinterland, where her private practice Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy is located alongside Ricinda Ranch, a quarter horse stud. Surrounded by mares, foals and natural bushland, she creates a calm, grounding environment where clients can unravel, renew and begin to reignite their sense of wellbeing. Her own life story - growing up in a large farming family, early experiences of masking and bullying, and taking on caring roles during family illness - informs a compassionate, skills-focused approach aimed at helping people move from survival toward thriving.
Over many years Linda has worked across emergency nursing, patient safety, quality and risk, and psychotherapy roles, and she brings that breadth of experience to her therapeutic practice. She values building practical tools and resources with clients so they can navigate difficult circumstances and reconnect with purpose and belonging. Outside work she is closely connected to family life, including her three adult sons, grandchildren, two stepdaughters, one transgender son, and a committed partner.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Linda Sawrey have?
Linda Sawrey has five years of professional experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is Linda Sawrey a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds PACFA credentials. PACFA is the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Linda Sawrey provide therapy?
Linda provides therapy in English.
Where is Linda Sawrey located?
Linda is located in Australia, practicing from the Gold Coast Hinterland.
How can I work with Linda Sawrey as my therapist?
You can work with Linda through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Linda Sawrey work with international clients?
Linda Sawrey does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Linda Sawrey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Linda Sawrey
Linda commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches, tailoring each method to the needs of the person in therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action even when difficult feelings arise. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early connection experiences to support healing around trust, closeness and boundaries. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the clients own perspective, offering empathic understanding and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports self-directed growth.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Linda works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, preferences and life circumstances. She combines therapeutic skills with lived and professional experience to adapt interventions as needs evolve.
Online sessions via video, phone, live chat or text messaging make it possible to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy around busy schedules, and access support from home or other comfortable settings. These formats offer flexibility for people managing work, family, health or geographic constraints while still engaging in meaningful, evidence-informed therapy with a licensed professional.