Our Process — How Therapy Works at LOOP

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve never done it before.
This page is here to help you understand what to expect and how we work, so you can feel confident and supported from day one.

Our Approach

At LOOP, we take a relational, collaborative and integrative approach to therapy.

This means we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. Instead, we tailor therapy to you, combining modern psychology with a deep understanding of attachment, development, and the mind–body connection.

We’re highly skilled in building strong therapeutic relationships, which research shows is the single most important factor in creating lasting change. Our role is to help you understand your challenges in the context of your story, your past experiences, patterns, and relationships, so that you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

First Sessions

Your first two to three sessions are focused on getting to know you, exploring your history, your goals, and what’s brought you to therapy.

This is an important stage of information gathering, where your therapist begins to understand the patterns and context behind your current experience.

After this, your therapist will share their reflections (called a formulation) and provide a treatment recommendation, which usually includes a suggested frequency and duration for therapy. Together, you’ll set collaborative goals that guide your ongoing work.

Our Framework

Our work draws from a developmental and attachment-based framework, with a focus on:

  • Understanding the patterns that shape how you think, feel, and relate

  • Recognising the influence of early experiences on present behaviour

  • Building awareness and compassion for your emotional responses

  • Strengthening your connection to self and others

We also take a somatic, or ‘bottom-up’ approach to change, which means we work with both the mind and body.
If change were as simple as just talking about things, you could do that with a friend. Our therapy goes deeper, helping you shift long-held emotional and physical patterns.

Consistency

Therapy is most effective when it’s consistent and reliable. Regular sessions help you build trust, maintain momentum, and experience lasting results. As a general guide:

  • Mild presentations often benefit from around 25 sessions

  • Moderate presentations from 30–50 sessions

  • Complex presentations may require longer-term work (100+ sessions)

There are no hard and fast rules. Your therapist will work with you to determine what feels right for your needs.

Logistics

All sessions are held online via Zoom, so you can join from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Sessions are 50 minutes in length (Australian standard).

Fee: $160 per session
Payment is processed automatically five minutes into your session via the securely stored card on file (inclusive of a small processing fee). If cost ever becomes a barrier, please raise this with your therapist, we’re here to find solutions together.

Cancellations: Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any reschedules or cancellations.
Sessions missed or cancelled late will incur the full session fee.
In the case of an emergency, we’ll always do our best to find a time to reschedule.

Please make sure your intake form is signed and completed prior to your first session.

Final Note

Therapy can sometimes feel hard, and that’s often when the most meaningful work happens.
We’re here to walk alongside you through that process, with warmth, curiosity, and care.

If you’re ready to begin, you can book your first session here.
If you’ve already booked, welcome, we can’t wait to begin.