Hi, I’m Freya

I lead Reframe Sessions. I am a practising psychotherapist living and working on Gadigal and Bidjigal land / the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.

I work therapeutically with a range of individuals and groups, including teenagers, families, execs & athletes. I am particularly interested in supporting the emotional well-being and mental strength of individuals during and after injury.

As a runner and ex competitive rower myself, I have experienced the challenges that injuries can bring, and the possibilities than can unfold with meaningful support.

Qualifications

I have a decade of experience working with businesses, teams, families and individuals to unlock positive change. I've been lucky to learn from and lead talented teams at Google, the BBC, and the NHS to name a few.

I have a degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic Family Therapy. I am currently deepening my skillset with a Masters in Clinical Family Therapy and a one year program in Narrative Practice at the Dulwich Centre. Alongside this I am a Certified Red2Blue Coach where I train high performance teams to work under pressure. I also have several years of experience working with the Samaritans - a helpline for people experiencing suicidal thoughts.

I am registered with PACFA and AFT as a student.

Approach

The approach to Reframe Sessions is shaped by Freya's core training in systemic and narrative therapy. Problems are looked at in the context of the bigger picture of people’s lives. The way a problem affects - and is affected by - our relationships, the social and cultural factors that shape our experiences, and the way each of these influence the stories we tell about ourselves. We'll work together to identify the skills, values, and communities that can help reduce the influence of the problem on a person’s life.

Reframe Sessions use these ideas in combination with coaching techniques and mindset skills that tend to work well with athletes.

  • "Freya approaches our conversations with empathy and attentiveness, asking thought-provoking questions that encourage introspection and offer new perspectives. Her listening skills are exceptional, and her holistic approach has empowered me to apply the skills I've developed into different aspects of my life. "

    Olivia

  • “Recovering from an injury is not just physical, it’s psychological. Understanding your thoughts, reframing your mindset and connecting with those who’ve gone through it is invaluable. Freya understands this first hand. Reframe Sessions are a must-have for anyone recovering from an injury to come back stronger mentally and physically.”

    Grace, KXTC Run Lead

  • Recovery from an injury can be really challenging on more than just a physical level. Even once we have done all the rehab in the world there’s often anxiety and stress that the injury might happen again. For a lot of injuries, this is the biggest barrier of all. Getting guidance and support with the psychological side is something we strongly encourage and should be promoted in all healthcare! 

    Beau, Physio at the Running Room

  • Reframe Sessions have helped settle my mind during one of my most challenging times of my life recovering from injury. On many days, it’s been a case of mind over matter, and speaking with Freya has helped me steer my mind to actually stimulate my healing rather than impede it.

    Ailish