Ria is an Integrative Psychotherapist and qualified Yoga Teacher based on the Gold Coast, Australia. Her approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and a deep attunement to her clients.

Ria recognises the profound impact that early experiences have on how we relate to ourselves and others, and she creates a space where clients can feel safe to explore these dynamics. She sees the therapeutic relationship as a vital avenue for healing and transformation. Valuing the uniqueness of every client, she tailors her approach to each person and endeavours to foster meaningful and trusting connections.

With a background as a yoga teacher since 2020, Ria brings a strong foundation in body-based practices and mindfulness to her clinical work, alongside an evolving interest in experiential and process-oriented modalities. She values the therapeutic relationship as a space for co-regulation, presence, and transformation.

Her integrative approach is grounded in person-centred, trauma-focused, and somatic principles, with a particular interest in grief and loss, developmental trauma, identity and existentialism, and nervous system regulation.

Ria draws on a variety of evidence-based modalities including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Therapy (PIT), Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Ecotherapy.

Ria brings warmth, depth, and a strong commitment to reflective practice, with a heartfelt intention to support individuals in navigating life’s challenges and reconnecting with themselves in meaningful and embodied ways.

Ria embraces diversity and is committed to supporting individuals from all walks of life.

Areas of interest include:

• grief and loss

• depression

• anxiety

• illness and health challenges

• Oncology support

• relationship challenges

• existential concerns

• attachment-related concerns

• life transitions

• emotional regulation

• developmental trauma