Let your healing journey start here
Vivara was founded by Ashleigh James to offer thoughtful, evidence-based psychological care in a supportive setting. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, seeking clarity, or wanting to better understand yourself, we’re here to walk alongside you.
With a focus on personalised, compassionate therapy, we support clients in building insight, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. If you're navigating stress, relationship difficulties, anxiety, or self-esteem concerns, Vivara provides a space to explore what matters most to you—at your own pace.
At Vivara
Finding the right therapy practice can be about more than just a place to talk. Finding a space where you feel heard, understood and supported is important. At Vivara, we offer therapy that is personal, tailored and focused on helping you make long terms changes that align with your goals.
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Authentic
We offer a space to explore what it means to live in alignment with your values—within yourself and in your relationships. Therapy can support you in recognising patterns and unhelpful thoughts that may no longer serve you, creating space for insight and meaningful change over time.
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Holistic
Your lifestyle, relationships, career and health all play a role in your overall wellbeing. Our holistic approach considers the many layers of your experience—creating space to reflect on what feels supportive for your mind, body, and life.
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Growth-Oriented
At Vivara, we offer practical tools and evidence-based strategies to help you better understand yourself and make intentional changes. Therapy can support you in moving toward a life that feels more aligned with your values, goals, and sense of self.
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Educational
We believe everyone deserves access to evidence-based mental health care. The educational elements of our approach equip you with lifelong self care and communication strategies.
Meet Ashleigh
a registered psychologist dedicated to a compassionate, holistic approach to mental wellbeing.
Blending evidence-based therapies with holistic wellness, Ashleigh supports clients navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-awareness.
Ashleigh works with adults and teens above 16. She supports individuals experiencing stress, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns and eating disorders. She uses therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Narrative Therapy, adapting interventions to suit each client’s unique needs.
In addition to psychology qualifications, Ashleigh also holds a Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition from Deakin University.
Getting Started
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Click here to find available appointment times and secure your booking. We offer in-person and online appointments. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email at ashleigh@vivara.com.au
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After you book your appointment, we’ll send you a new client form to the email address you provided upon booking. This helps us gain a better understanding of where you are in your wellbeing journey.
The form includes the option to attach your GP referral and mental health care plan. These are required if you wish to claim Medicare rebates, but you are welcome to book without them.
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For in-person sessions, we’ll greet you at our Sydney CBD space. For online bookings, you’ll receive an email in the days leading up to your appointment with a link to the telehealth session.
Ashleigh will guide you through your appointment and answer any questions you may have about the journey ahead.
Getting to Vivara
We’re delighted to welcome you to Vivara, both in-person at our Sydney CBD space, and online. Our Bondi Junction clinic space is opening soon.
