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Cara Turnbull, AHPRA

AHPRA-registered therapist for stress and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety care
  • Trauma and grief support
  • CBT and ACT informed

About Cara Turnbull

Cara Turnbull is an AHPRA-registered therapist in Australia with 18 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, and brings considerable experience helping clients build motivation and confidence as they navigate difficult life events.

Cara approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding that clients are the experts of their own stories and already possess resources they can draw on to overcome challenges. Her practice aims to help clients identify those strengths, develop coping strategies, and regain a sense of direction after loss or upheaval. She also supports people dealing with a wide range of related concerns, including panic, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive patterns, interpersonal difficulties, and issues tied to self-harm or personality-related distress.

Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Cara uses established therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person’s needs. She recognises that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage, and she acknowledges the commitment involved in beginning that process. Cara values collaboration and practical progress as clients work toward clearer goals and improved wellbeing.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Cara Turnbull have?

Cara Turnbull has 18 years of professional experience.

Is Cara Turnbull a licensed therapist?

Yes. Cara is registered with AHPRA, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

In which languages does Cara Turnbull provide therapy?

Cara provides therapy in English.

Where is Cara Turnbull located?

Cara is located in Australia.

How can I work with Cara Turnbull as my therapist?

Clients can work with Cara Turnbull through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cara Turnbull work with international clients?

Cara Turnbull does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cara Turnbull cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and Cara's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, clients can click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cara frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action. ACT can be useful for people living with anxiety, persistent stress, or patterns that block progress.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT tends to be practical and goal-oriented, and it is often applied to problems such as depression, panic, and obsessive or compulsive tendencies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cara works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt techniques over time so that care stays aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier for clients to fit sessions into busy routines, access support from different locations within Australia, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical.

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