Welcome to
Cooinda Therapy
We are delighted to announce the opening of Cooinda Therapy, a trauma-focused psychology practice located in Plainland, and servicing Lockyer, Somerset, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
Led by Sandra Bennett,
Who brings extensive lived and professional experience supporting rural and Indigenous communities across regional Southern Queensland, including the Lockyer Valley. Sandra has a Bachelor in Behavioural Science (Hon Psych) and is EMDR Institute trained.
Our practice is dedicated to fostering empathetic, respectful, and culturally competent mental health care for our local communities.
Our Mission
At Cooinda Therapy, we are committed to providing trauma-focused, culturally safe, and compassionate mental health support that is evidence-informed and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or seeking professional collaboration, we aim to offer care that supports emotional health and fosters resilience through respectful, person-centred practice. Our therapeutic environment is guided by inclusivity, professionalism, and a deep respect for each person’s context and experience.
Our Services
We support adults and young people aged 7+, offering therapy for a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges, including:
Anxiety
Generalised, social, and phobias
Trauma-Related Conditions
PTSD, borderline personality disorder, dissociative disorders
Mood Disorders
Depression, bipolar disorder
Indigenous Mental Health
Including culturally specific assessments
Our practice works with Medicare, DVA, NDIS (self and plan-managed), Workcover, and most private health insurers.
Therapy Modalities
We provide evidence-based and culturally sensitive therapies, including:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Narrative Therapy
Indigenous-Based Therapies (e.g., yarning)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Art-Based Therapies
Assessments Services
Comprehensive assessments for Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and other psychosocial disabilities are available by consultation.
Supervision Services
If you’re a non-Indigenous mental health professional working with Indigenous clients, Sandra offers supervision to help you cultivate cultural safety and enhance your practice.
Book Your Appointment
Appointments are available Tuesday – Friday for in-clinic sessions, with Telehealth options available by arrangement.