Who we areAbout Us
Our Philosophy
We are committed to compassionate, client-centred care that honours each person's journey. Our approach blends evidence-based and trauma-informed practices with a deep understanding of relational dynamics to support meaningful healing, emotional safety, and lasting personal growth.
Our Services
We provide personalised, trauma-informed therapy tailored to clients' needs and goals. Drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches, our team offers a compassionate and collaborative environment where healing, growth, and meaningful change are possible. Your journey is supported every step of the way.
Our Approach
We use a trauma-informed approach, integrating evidence-based therapies with deep respect for each client's history, safety, and pace. By creating a secure, nurturing environment, we support clients in exploring their experiences, building resilience, and fostering meaningful, lasting change emotionally, relationally, and psychologically.
If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance.
George Bernard ShawMeet the Team
CLINICAL DIRECtorRebecca Higgins
Rebecca is a highly experienced Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a deep commitment to trauma-informed, relational care. Her work is grounded in advanced training and a passion for supporting clients through complex emotional and relational challenges.
She holds a Bachelor of Counselling and is a candidate in the Master of Science in Medicine—Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy program at the University of Sydney. Rebecca is a Level 4 registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She is also a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and Clinical Counsellors.
Rebecca is certified through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) as a Certified Sex Addiction and Trauma Specialist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT). She is also a registered EMDR Consultant with both EMDRAA and EMDRIA, offering advanced EMDR therapy and clinical consultation.
Rebecca’s Expertise
Her areas of expertise include sex addiction, partner betrayal trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, and diagnosed personality disorders. She is psychodynamically trained, with a particular focus on attachment theory, the Conversational Model, and the treatment of complex trauma. In addition to evidence-based modalities, Rebecca integrates Equine Assisted Learning, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Family Constellations into her practice to support holistic and transformational healing.
PsychotherapistDr. Sonali Pandey
Dr. Sonali is a highly experienced medical practitioner and clinical psychotherapist with over a decade of psychiatric training across a wide range of settings, including acute care, community mental health, emergency services, youth mental health, and outreach programs. She brings a warm, relational, and trauma-informed approach to her work, supporting individuals through complex emotional and psychological challenges.
Sonali holds an MBBS and is completing a Master of Science in Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) at the University of Sydney. She also has a Master of Public Health (International Health and Development) from UNSW.
Her clinical experience spans NSW and Tasmania, including roles in Clozapine clinics, crisis assessment teams, and mental health services for vulnerable and marginalised populations.
Sonali’s Expertise
Her areas of focus include trauma, psychosis, mood disorders, and co-occurring physical and psychological health concerns.
Sonali is deeply committed to accessible, culturally responsive, and integrative care. Her practice is grounded in clinical depth, curiosity, and compassion, and she helps clients find stability, insight, and meaningful growth.
Dixie the Therapy Dog
Dixie our beloved therapy dog, brings warmth and comfort to our therapeutic environment. Her gentle presence and intuitive nature offer a unique source of support and emotional relief for clients, enhancing their healing journey in a comfortable environment.
Guiding Healing Journeys
Since 2015, Rebecca has been the Clinical Director and owner of the Radiant Group. She has developed and led multi-day intensive outpatient programs for PTSD, trauma, addictions, and complex trauma. Rebecca's commitment to healing shines through in her methodical approach, working with clients to set and achieve their treatment goals. She uses a variety of evidence-based counselling models to tailor treatments for people of all ages and backgrounds.
