Narrative Therapy in Adelaide
Separate yourself from your problems and reconnect with your values and strengths. Narrative Therapy with registered psychologists in Marion, Adelaide's southern suburbs, and via telehealth nationwide.
You are not defined by your problems
Narrative Therapy is an evidence-based psychological approach built on a powerful foundational principle: you are not defined by your problems — the problem is the problem, not the person.
Life's challenges, past experiences, and societal pressures can sometimes convince us that we are fundamentally broken, anxious, or flawed. Narrative Therapy helps you step back and separate your true identity from these overwhelming difficulties. By externalising your struggles, examining the stories you have come to tell about yourself, and reconnecting with your personal values and strengths, you can reclaim agency, rewrite your ongoing story, and author a more fulfilling life path.
At Yara Psychology, we offer warm, empathetic Narrative Therapy for individuals across Adelaide's southern suburbs at our Marion clinic, as well as nationally via secure telehealth.
How Narrative Therapy Works
Rather than framing you as someone who needs fixing, Narrative Therapy operates as a collaborative partnership. We guide you to inspect the dominant stories shaping your life and help you surface the inner strengths and wisdom you already hold.
Externalisation
We help separate your sense of self from your symptoms or struggles — shifting from "I am an anxious person" to understanding how "anxiety" is currently affecting your life. This crucial distinction reduces shame and opens up clear space for change.
Re-Authoring
Together, we identify and build upon alternative stories about who you are — highlighting your resilience, agency, and innate qualities rather than staying stuck in a "problem-saturated" narrative.
Uncovering Unique Outcomes
We pay close attention to times when the problem didn't take control or dictate your response, using those overlooked moments as stepping stones toward your preferred identity.
Values and Identity Exploration
We clarify what matters most to you, grounding your new story in your core values, cultural heritage, and personal identity.
A Collaborative, Non-Expert Stance
You remain the expert on your own life. Our psychologists act as curious, supportive co-authors helping you bring your authentic story to light.
Who Narrative Therapy Can Help
Narrative Therapy is a versatile, deeply compassionate approach that supports adults, young people, and families facing a variety of life and mental health challenges, including:
You remain the author of your own story.
You remain the expert on your own life. Our psychologists act as curious, supportive co-authors, helping you clarify what matters most and rebuild a story grounded in your values, strengths, and identity.
What to Expect in a Session
Session Format & Duration
Standard individual Narrative Therapy sessions run for 50 minutes, available face-to-face at our Marion practice or via online telehealth.
Initial Assessment
Your first consultation focuses on exploring the "problem story" — understanding how it shows up in your day-to-day life and clarifying what you hope to achieve in therapy.
Pacing & Therapy Length
The number of sessions varies based on your individual goals. Many clients notice meaningful shifts in perspective within 6 to 10 sessions, while others prefer longer-term support for more complex narratives.
In-Clinic & Telehealth Options
Whether you visit our comfortable clinic in Marion or connect remotely from home, the reflective, conversation-based nature of Narrative Therapy translates smoothly across both mediums.
Narrative Therapy Telehealth Australia
Yara Psychology provides secure online telehealth sessions nationally across Australia, alongside standard face-to-face appointments at our Marion clinic in Adelaide's southern suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book Narrative Therapy in Adelaide
Taking the first step toward reclaiming your story takes courage. If you'd like to explore how Narrative Therapy can help, we're here for you.
Sessions are available in person at our Marion clinic in Adelaide's southern suburbs, or via telehealth anywhere in Australia.