I'm Debbie Navara, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a special interest in trauma recovery, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and emotional wellbeing. My role isn't to tell you who you should be or to "fix" you. It's to help you understand your experiences with compassion, make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, and support you to move towards a life that feels calmer, more connected, and more like your own.

Therapy that meets you where you are

I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted—not judged or rushed.

Our work together begins with getting to know you, not just your symptoms. We'll explore your story, your strengths, your relationships, and the ways you've learned to cope. Many of those coping strategies once helped you survive. Together, we'll discover which ones still serve you and which may be keeping you stuck.

Every session is tailored to your needs. Some days we'll focus on practical strategies to reduce anxiety or manage life's challenges. Other times we'll work more deeply with trauma, grief, loss, or the experiences that continue to influence how you think, feel, and relate to others.

Healing is about more than talking

Trauma isn't only stored in our memories—it can also live in our nervous system, shaping how we respond to stress, relationships, and the world around us.

My approach is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed therapies, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and somatic approaches. Together, we'll work towards helping you feel safer in yourself, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change—not just manage symptoms.

You don't have to have everything figured out

Many people contact me saying, "I'm not even sure where to start."

That's okay.

You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you need. You simply need a place to begin.

If you're looking for compassionate, trauma-informed counselling in Bondi Junction for anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or life's challenges, I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.

You don't have to do this on your own anymore.