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Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
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Sarah Roberts

Counsellor, ACA-L1

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Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Available online only
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
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Online counselling for childless women to grieve the loss of motherhood and gently explore possibilities for life now. This might feel like a stretch right now and as a lived experience counselIor, I get it. You might be childless after unsuccessful IVF, infertility or when life circumstances didn't align. For over 10 years, I have offered online counselling, group programs, workplace mentoring, professional training and childlessness resources. The compassionate care I offer is built on a foundation of over 30 years of professional counselling experience, ongoing academic inquiry and profound personal experience.
Many of us live in contexts where womanhood equals motherhood. My training in Grief Counselling and Core Self Reclamation Therapy can take us to the heart of the shame, isolation and internalized stigma that can accompany involuntary childlessness. These patterns can have deeper origins and tending to this internal landscape can support your life now.
This work is designed to connect with a solid foundation, guide you through childlessness grief, reclaim your self-worth, nurture loving connection and explore possibilities for life now. In working with me, you'll connect with another involuntarily childless woman. Come join me, as we make sense of this hidden experience of adult womanhood, together.
Sarah Roberts now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Brisbane City, QLD 4000

Sydney, NSW 2000

My website
It can be a big step to reach out. It might be the first time you've spoken to another childless woman. Go at your pace. I'm here if needed.
I focus on Infertility, Childless not by choice and Childless by circumstances 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Healing and living a beautiful life without motherhood is possible, and I'm here to support you to do that. Take care, Sarah x
Sarah Roberts
Connect with Sarah Roberts
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Brisbane City, QLD 4000

Sydney, NSW 2000

My website
It can be a big step to reach out. It might be the first time you've spoken to another childless woman. Go at your pace. I'm here if needed.
I focus on Infertility, Childless not by choice and Childless by circumstances 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Healing and living a beautiful life without motherhood is possible, and I'm here to support you to do that. Take care, Sarah x
Sarah Roberts

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Sarah Roberts
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 32 years
  • Counselling and Social Work, Grad Dip of Social Science (Counselling), Graduated 1996
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Gateway Women Reignite Weekend Facilitator
  • Membership with Grief Australia
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The Empty Cradle brings together a unique combination of lived experience, professional counselling and academic inquiry. An empty cradle does not mean an empty life. I know, because I've been there... Sarah Roberts, The Empty Cradle
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
The Empty Cradle brings together a unique combination of lived experience, professional counselling and academic inquiry. An empty cradle does not mean an empty life. I know, because I've been there... Sarah Roberts, The Empty Cradle
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Infertility
  • Childless not by choice
  • Childless by circumstances

Practice Areas

  • Coping Skills
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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For over a decade my primary focus has been supporting women transitioning to permanent involuntary childlessness. During our sessions, we'll explore creating a loving internal foundation, processing the grief, reclaiming self-worth, and gently exploring possibilities for life now. The focus is on your needs and how things are unfolding for you now. Let's journey into wholeness, together.
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
For over a decade my primary focus has been supporting women transitioning to permanent involuntary childlessness. During our sessions, we'll explore creating a loving internal foundation, processing the grief, reclaiming self-worth, and gently exploring possibilities for life now. The focus is on your needs and how things are unfolding for you now. Let's journey into wholeness, together.
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Narelle Hudson
Narelle Hudson
CounsellorACA-L4
Sarah provides amazing support for women who are childless not by choice. She offers a nurturing space that is based on both her professional knowledge and lived experience. A place where you will feel held and supported.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Lesbian Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Lesbian Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Childlessness grief counselling
  • Compassion Focused
  • Core Self Reclamation Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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The primary focus is you, your story and how you are experiencing life now. We can explore a range of perspectives to support your healing, reclaim your self-worth and gently reveal your aspirations for life now. This might include exploring the different aspects of childlessness through a range of approaches, individualized activities and resources. This work is loving, practical and healing.
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
The primary focus is you, your story and how you are experiencing life now. We can explore a range of perspectives to support your healing, reclaim your self-worth and gently reveal your aspirations for life now. This might include exploring the different aspects of childlessness through a range of approaches, individualized activities and resources. This work is loving, practical and healing.
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Brisbane City, QLD 4000

Additional Location

Sydney, NSW 2000

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It can be a big step to reach out. It might be the first time you've spoken to another childless woman. Go at your pace. I'm here if needed.
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1
"
It can be a big step to reach out. It might be the first time you've spoken to another childless woman. Go at your pace. I'm here if needed.
Photo of Sarah Roberts, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Sarah Roberts
Counsellor, ACA-L1