BURN BRIGHT

Sustainable Health & Wellbeing

Strength & flexibility built from the inside out.

At Desert Flame, we are dedicated to enhancing your well-being through our progressive psychology practice and designer coastal retreat.

Desert Flame Psychology - Helping you on your sustainable health & wellbeing journey

Our boutique psychology practice offers personalised, high-quality care to our clients.

We deliver psychological therapy face-to-face in Cronulla Sydney or online Australia-wide.

We also offer self-paced online courses.

We specialise in treating:

Anxiety

Depression

ADHD

Adjustment Disorders

Grief & Loss (inlcuding pet loss)

Working together we will bridge the gap between what you want to do & what you actually do, to help you maximise your human potential.

Reach out now to shift your way of being from survive to thrive.

Desert Flame Retreat - Bespoke Group Stays in a Private Oasis by the Beach

Looking for a one-of-a-kind chic retreat space to offer your services as a holistic wellbeing practitioner or to host your own retreat experience with a group of loved ones?

If so, Desert Flame Retreat in Marcus Beach, Noosa provides the perfect environment for well-being experiences, small group retreats and private healing sessions.

Our retreat has been voted as one of the world’s leading getaway experiences.

More about the space:

Restore a sense of calm across 3 separate pavillion-style bungalows

North facing saltwater pool + hot & cold outdoor shower for hydrotherapy and relaxation

Warm your soul with a fire pit & two fireplaces

Nourish mind & body with a pizza oven & large gallery style kitchen

Develop connections in group workshops in multiple expansive entertainment areas

Accommodates up to 11 guests to stay for an immersive experience

For practitioners: Offer your services to guests or rent the space to host your own retreat

For groups: Customise your own retreat with tailored activities designed for relaxation, health & wellbeing

Ready to create something special? Let’s connect!

If you are affected by any of the below, we are here to help:

Stress, nervousness or feeling overwhelmed
Grief over the death of a loved one (including pet loss)
Relationship breakups or strained relationships with friends/family
People-pleasing & perfectionism
Low self-esteem & confidence
Burnout
Exaggerated worry & tension
Feelings of hopelessness & helplessness
Recurrent, unwanted thoughts
Feelings of stagnation or being stuck
Self-doubt, self-criticism & self-sabotage
Confusion and indecisiveness
Excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations
An inability to relax & feeling panicked
Sadness, guilt & irritability
Feeling fearful or worried about the future
Difficulty navigating life changes & transitions
Loss of interest in activities you previously enjoyed

Low or wavering motivation & lack of energy
Negative body image
Sleeping too much or too little
Inconsistent or joyless exercise behaviour

We aim to bridge the gap between what you want to do and what you actually do. We help people:

Become calm, focussed & in-control
Learn how to cope with distress and nurture resilience
Navigate heartbreak & improve relationships
Assert boundaries
Experience more self-compassion and self-acceptance
Manage stressful situations to develop resilence
Learn to live a life driven by your values
Unhook from thoughts that are not helpful
Break out of auto-pilot & form more constructive habits
Build confidence in your ability to keep small promises to yourself
Take mindful action to live the life you want
Build evidence that you can face your fears & not let them hold you back
Establish life enhancing health & wellbeing goals
Acknowledge your feelings & make sense of them
Clarify what you truly want out of life (free from others’ judgements)
Overcome adversity & thrive
Reignite your passions & find new ones
Master your motivation
Rise above body shaming
Reboot your nervous system
Discover & practise movement you enjoy
Ditch rigid rules & thinking to develop a flexible mindset

“If you are remotely considering seeing a therapist, chat with Lauren, you have nothing to lose & everything to gain” - Client Testimonial

Embrace your sustainable health & wellbeing journey.

A modern approach to therapy

We believe all people can benefit from life-enhancing therapy, regardless of where they currently sit on the mental health continuum.

A therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs

Share your unique story and feel seen, heard and understood. Let psychological insight help you live a rich & meaningful life.

Delivered with your comfort & convenience in mind

Sessions available in Cronulla or online from the comfort of your home. Morning and afternoon sessions available or reach out to schedule another time and we will do our best to accomodate you.

Evidence-based psychological strategies & practical tools

Ditch quick fixes and build sustainable health and wellbeing through bite-size behaviour change, habit stacking and mindfulness techniques grounded in psychological science.