Based in Kenmore and Australia-wide via telehealth.
Feel safe, understood & supported to explore what’s underneath
Root Therapy supports adults facing life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. We offer an inclusive space for all - including those who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or from culturally diverse backgrounds - to feel safe, seen, and supported.
Are you experiencing…
You’re navigating big questions around identity, purpose or belonging.
This might include your culture, career, neurodivergence, gender or sexuality.
Navigating professional identity in a complex world
Therapy that helps you manage changes, whether you're pivoting, progressing, or planning.
You keep saying yes when you want to say no.
High-functioning professionals facing people-pleasing, perfectionism, or guilt that pulls you away from what you need.
You feel like you’re not being your real self.
Masking, code-switching, or hiding parts of your identity has become exhausting.
You’ve tried therapy before but never really felt seen.
You’re ready for a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are.
You’re stuck in cycles you don’t fully understand.
Whether it’s anxiety, overthinking, shutdowns or shame, something deeper is going on.
You’re emotionally reactive with people you care about.
Old relational patterns keep showing up, even when you don’t want them to.
You’re scared you’ll fall apart if you slow down.
There’s always another task, deadline or expectation and no space to rest.
You can’t stop thinking about something from the past.
A memory, relationship or dynamic still lingers and you're not sure why.
Your journey, our support
You don't have to have all the answers. Let's explore together with a free consult.
How we can support you
At Root Therapy, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy designed to support adults facing a variety of challenges. Our inclusive approach ensures that everyone feels safe, seen, and supported.
We work with individuals across a wide range of experiences, whether that’s neurodivergent, culturally diverse, and/or from diverse genders and sexualities. Our services are open to anyone seeking support. We recognise that identity, both personal and professional, is a significant part of one's life but not the sole factor in the challenges one may face. We provide a space where all aspects of your experience are acknowledged and respected.
We provide support for:
- Anxiety, overthinking and low motivation
- Burnout and emotional exhaustion
- Exploring identity, including gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, and culture
- Relationship dynamics and boundary issues
- Professional identity, imposter syndrome and life transitions
- Shame, perfectionism and people-pleasing
- Processing past experiences or emotional blocks
- Neurodivergence (including ADHD and Autism)
- Exploring meaning, values and purpose
- Healing from experiences of discrimination or cultural disconnection
Hi, I’m Jaime
I believe therapy should be a place where you can breathe freely, express your experiences without needing to translate them, and share what matters to you without minimizing your pain. So much of the healing happens not just in the tools we use, but in feeling genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement.
My path into therapy was shaped by personal experience and the spaces I couldn’t find when I needed them most. I’m a queer, culturally diverse person and for years, I found myself in rooms where I had to do a lot of explaining before we could even get to the real work. That shaped the kind of therapist I wanted to be.
I hold a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), am a certified Root Cause Therapy Practitioner and Trauma-Informed Coach, and I’m currently completing my Honours in Psychology while also supporting students in career development at the University of Queensland.
I bring a blend of lived and professional experience to my work, with a focus on helping clients unlock the deeper beliefs and emotional blocks that are shaping their lives.
Our approach to therapy
At Root Therapy, the work isn’t about fixing you. We take a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that blends evidence-based methods with deep emotional work, shaped by lived experience across culture, gender and queerness.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all strategy, therapy here is flexible, collaborative, and attuned to who you are, not just what you’re struggling with.
We draw on a range of approaches, including:
- Root Cause Therapy (primary modality)
- Schema Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Somatic & nervous system-informed techniques
Therapy is always paced with you, not for you. Some clients want structure and strategies. Others are ready to sit with big feelings, patterns, or moments that never felt safe to name out loud. Both are welcome.
Whether you're navigating burnout, exploring personal and professional identity, managing anxiety, or addressing long-held relational patterns, we’re here to support you with depth, care, and empathy - whether in person in Kenmore or online from wherever you are.
Let’s work together to explore your challenges, embrace your strengths, and move toward the life you truly deserve.
- Jaime Sabino
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting therapy can bring up all kinds of questions. Here are a few we’re often asked and if something else is on your mind, just reach out.
What if I don’t know where to start?
That’s totally normal. You don’t need the perfect words, and there’s no such thing as saying the wrong thing. Lots of people come in saying “I don’t know what the problem is, I just know something’s off.” That’s enough. We move at your pace, and I’ll help guide the process so you never feel lost or stuck.
Will I have to explain or justify my identity in sessions?
No. Your identity will never be questioned or judged here. You’re welcome to share who you are, or explore what that means for you, at your own pace. Whether you’re clear about your identity or still figuring it out, this space is designed to be affirming and filter-free, especially for neurodivergent, queer, trans, or culturally diverse clients. I’ll meet you where you’re at - with care, respect and zero assumptions.
What if therapy hasn’t helped me in the past?
That’s something I hear often. Many of my clients come to me after trying other types of therapy that didn’t quite get to the heart of things. The approach here focuses on exploring the root of patterns, not just managing symptoms and many people are surprised by how different that can feel.
How is therapy tailored for LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and culturally diverse clients?
I offer an affirming, flexible space where LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and culturally diverse clients are truly seen and supported, whether you’re exploring identity, facing discrimination, or navigating life’s challenges.
What if I’m not sure I can afford ongoing therapy?
That’s completely understandable. Therapy is a commitment, and it’s important that it works for your budget and energy. We can plan sessions around defined goals, space them out when needed, or adjust frequency based on what’s happening in your life. Therapy doesn’t have to be weekly forever - it can flex. You’re also welcome to book a free 15-minute consult to talk it through first.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes. All sessions are available online via secure video. Whether you're based in Brisbane or anywhere else in Australia (or anywhere in the world), you can access therapy in a way that works for you. Many clients find telehealth more convenient and less overwhelming, especially if you're juggling a busy schedule or prefer being in your own space.
Ready to feel more like yourself again?
A short, no-strings chat to see if Root Cause Therapy feels right for you. Book online today.