About Soraya

Soraya Motala is a Registered Psychologist who supports adults through a range of mental health and life challenges, including anxiety, trauma, burnout, stress, and major life transitions.

Soraya takes a collaborative approach to psychological support, working with each client to understand the factors that may be keeping them feeling stuck and to develop practical, meaningful strategies that encourage positive and lasting change. She understands that seeking psychological support can feel like a significant step and is committed to creating a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves.

Her approach is grounded in empathy, genuine connection, and open, non-judgemental conversation. Soraya's style is down-to-earth, compassionate, and tailored to each person's individual needs, goals, and circumstances.

Soraya has extensive experience supporting clients accessing services through Medicare, WorkCover, DVA, NDIS, and Motor Vehicle Accident schemes.

Areas of Interest

Soraya has a special interest in:

• Anxiety and Phobias

• Trauma and PTSD

• Stress Management and Workplace Stress

• Depression

• ADHD

• Anger Management

• Grief and Loss

• Life Transitions and Adjustment Difficulties

• Parenting Challenges

• Relationship Concerns

• Self-Esteem and Personal Development

• Panic Disorder

• Postnatal Depression

• Assertiveness Training

• Shyness and Social Skills Difficulties

• Bullying

• Domestic Violence

• Asperger's Syndrome

Approach to Care

Soraya believes that therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. She takes a compassionate, evidence-based and personalised approach, creating a safe and non-judgemental space where clients can openly explore their experiences, challenges, and goals.

Her therapeutic approach may draw on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, depending on the individual and their needs.

Soraya works collaboratively with clients to build confidence, develop insight, and learn practical skills that support meaningful and lasting change.