Trauma-Informed Counselling
“The medicine is already within the pain and suffering. You just have to look deeply and quietly. Then you realise that it has been there the whole time”
– saying from American First Nation’s oral tradition.
For many women, we have spent a lifetime being told that we are “too”. Too fat, too thin, too loud, too passionate, too shy, too broken. Over time this wears us down and we turn ourselves inside out trying to meet other’s expectations of what we should be. I was one of those women. For many women, even the mental health systems that are supposed to help, end up being places of disempowerment, victim blaming, essentially re-traumatising. There is no healing in these places, and this is reflected through the growing crisis in our families and communities around the world.
At Warida Wholistic Wellness, we believe that healing is a deeply personal journey, and every individual deserves a safe space where you can be heard, breathe and begin where you are. Our virtual Trauma-Informed Counselling service provides culturally grounded, compassionate support tailored to the needs of First Nations women and the broader community.
What is Trauma-Informed Counselling?
Trauma-informed counselling acknowledges the profound impact of trauma on a person’s emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. This approach prioritises safety, trust, and empowerment, ensuring that every session respects your lived experiences and personal strengths.
Our Approach
Guided by Indigenous values and wisdom, our counselling sessions are designed to:
Provide a culturally safe and inclusive environment.
Empower you to reconnect with your inner strengths.
Foster resilience and emotional balance.
Explore pathways to healing that align with your unique story and aspirations.
Trauma informed counselling
There are times when life becomes heavy in ways that are hard to explain.
You might be carrying trauma, grief, burnout, anxiety, family violence, shame, old stories, or the exhaustion of always having to hold everything together. You may have sat in systems that named what was wrong, but did not always make space for your story, your culture, your body, your wisdom or your own pace.
For many women, there has also been a lifetime of being told they are too much, not enough, too emotional, too quiet, too angry, too sensitive, too broken.
At Warida, we begin somewhere different.
We begin with deep listening.
Trauma informed counselling at Warida is grounded in safety, choice, relationship and respect. It is not about forcing you to retell everything before you are ready. It is not about fixing you. It is about creating a space where you can breathe, be heard, reconnect with your inner knowing and begin to move in a way that feels right for you.
This work is culturally grounded, clinically informed and deeply relational. It honours the emotional, physical, cultural, spiritual and relational impacts of trauma. It also recognises your strength, your survival, your boundaries and the wisdom you already carry.
For First Nations women, and for women from diverse backgrounds who are seeking a different kind of therapeutic space, Warida offers counselling that holds culture, Country, story and lived experience with care.
You do not need to arrive with everything worked out.
You can begin where you are.
What trauma informed counselling can support
Warida may be a good fit if you are navigating:
- Trauma, complex trauma or developmental trauma
- Grief, burnout, stress or emotional overwhelm
- Family violence, abuse or unsafe relationships
- Anxiety, shame, self doubt or loss of confidence
- Life transitions, identity shifts or feeling disconnected from yourself
- A desire to reconnect with your inner fire, voice and sense of direction
How sessions work
Counselling sessions are held virtually, giving you access to support from wherever you are.
In sessions, we move gently and respectfully. You are not pushed to disclose more than feels safe. Together, we listen for what your body, story and inner knowing are already trying to tell you.
The work may include reflection, grounding, trauma informed counselling, cultural and relational ways of understanding healing, and practical tools to support you between sessions.
We understand that trauma impacts individuals differently, and our holistic approach integrates evidenced-based Indigenous healing practices and clinical approaches to meet your needs. Indigenous Healing Practices are an extension and deepening approach, that embraces the importance of ceremony, connection to Country and ancestors and many other aspects. Whether you seek to navigate past traumas, manage stress, or rediscover your sense of purpose, we are here to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
With a Private Health Insurer? Bianca is registered with:
- AHM
- Medibank
- HCF
- Bupa
ARHG – Encompassed Funds:
St Luke’s Health | Police Health |
GMHBA | Emergency Services Health |
Phoenix Health | See-u by HBF (previously CUA) |
AIA Health | Mildura Health |
Teachers Union Health | Westfund |
Teachers Health | Nurses & Midwives Health |
Unihealth | Doctors Health Fund |
HBF | Australian Defence Force |
Who We Support
Our service is open to:
First Nations women seeking culturally aligned support.
Women from diverse backgrounds who value trauma-informed, inclusive care.
Women experiencing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, or life transitions.
- Women looking for access to virtual services.
Areas of Speciality
Whilst our counsellor has experience in a variety of areas, she offers both an Indigenous culturally informed and trauma informed service, with both experience and an interest in working with people in the following areas:
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Adult survivors of Child Abuse
- Trauma, Complex and Developmental Trauma
- PTSD
- Domestic / Family Violence / Abuse
- Self-esteem
- Women’s Issues
- Emotional Dysregulation
What to Expect
When you choose our virtual Trauma-Informed Counselling, you can expect:
A personalised approach that honours your story and goals.
Sessions delivered by a qualified, trauma-informed counsellor with a deep understanding of cultural sensitivity.
A safe, non-judgmental space where your voice is heard and respected.
What does Safe Space look like?
Our Services
Individual Counselling: Tailored one-on-one sessions to address your specific needs.
Workshops and Group Sessions: Facilitated healing circles that encourage connection and collective growth.
Take the First Step
Healing begins with a single step. If you’re ready to embark on your journey towards empowerment and resilience, our virtual trauma informed counselling service is here to support you. Contact us today to learn more or book your first session.
Together, we can navigate life’s challenges and rediscover the vibrant colours of your unique story.