Counselling and psychotherapy. Online and in the Sutherland Shire.
Whether you’re carrying childhood trauma, living with anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or simply feeling lost in your own life - you're welcome here.
Philosophy & Approach
The name Soluma was born from two words: Sol, meaning sun, and Luma, from lumen, meaning light. It reflects what I hope to offer through my work: a gentle guiding light for those navigating emotional pain, inner turmoil, or the weight of past experiences. I help people move out of the shadows and into the warmth of their authentic selves - where healing, clarity, and wholeness can begin.
I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist registered with PACFA.
I don’t believe in clinical distance or wearing a mask of expertise that puts me above you. I meet you human-to-human - with empathy, honesty, and care. My approach is holistic and integrative, meaning I tailor our work to suit you, not the other way around. I have a lot of experience working with complex PTSD, stress, family issues, family of origin difficulties, anxiety, teenagers as well as parents experiencing difficulties, burn out and overwhelm. My approach informed by many modalities including expressive therapies (such as art therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy), nature based therapy, mindfulness and somatic therapy. Before I became a psychotherapist, I was a yoga and mindfulness instructor and worked both with adults, kids and teenagers.
Whether you’re carrying childhood trauma, living with anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or simply feeling lost in your own life - you're welcome here.
I work with people from all walks of life, and I believe that healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself, but about reconnecting with who you truly are beneath the pain.
Together, we create a space where it’s safe to feel, to speak, to unravel - and ultimately, to grow.
I bring both evidence-based modalities and deep compassion to each session, weaving in practices that support not only the mind, but the body, heart, and soul.
You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s walk toward the light - at your pace, in your way, with your story leading the way.
These are only some of the many things psychotherapy can assist you with:
Anxiety
The fast paced environment of our modern day lives means that anxiety is more prevalent than ever. Psychotherapy can help get to the root of your anxiety, develop strategies to deal with anxiety and help you understand yourself and your needs better.
Depression
Depression can be an incredibly challenging state to navigate. Psychotherapy can help process your emotions safely, develop compassion for your experience and explore the causes of your depression.
Trauma
Using a trauma-informed approach, psychotherapy creates a safe and trusting environment where you can begin to gently explore your trauma. Approaches used include somatic therapy and parts work.
Grief & Loss
Psychotherapy is a space where grief can safely exist, giving you permission to safely move through it at your own pace. There's no pressure to "get over it", but rather permission to feel whatever arises and find strategies to co-exist with your grief.
Self-Exploration
Psychotherapy is also a space for self-exploration, identifying patterns that you'd like to shift and peeling away layers of programming so that your authentic self can shine through.
Relationship Issues
Therapy helps you uncover your unconscious patterns, attachment wounds or triggers shaped by past experiences so you can become a more conscious partner, friend or parent. A trained professional can help you see your blind spots and find strategies for better communication and thriving relationships.
I'm Renata (she/her), the founder and psychotherapist behind Soluma Psychotherapy.
I'm based in Sydney and available online. I'm a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) where I hold a level 2 membership. I hold a Bachelors degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling. I also hold membership with PACFA.
My path to becoming a psychotherapist began long before I ever sat in a lecture hall.
In my early twenties, life brought a series of challenges that cracked me open and led me into a deep journey of self-discovery. At the time, I was grappling with mystery illnesses, the weight of unprocessed childhood trauma, and my own mental health struggles. I didn’t know it then, but these experiences would become the foundation for my work today.
Searching for healing and truth, I began peeling back the layers - of pain, of programming, of beliefs that no longer served me.
I became a yoga instructor in 2016, where I first came to understand the profound connection between the body and the mind. This led me to Ka Huna bodywork in 2019, where I deepened not just my understanding of the body, but of the soul - and the incredible wisdom we hold within.
Over time, I realised that healing isn't linear. It’s a spiral - a returning to self, again and again.
I learned about everything from trauma to the unconscious mind, from the nervous system to the deeper layers of spirit. I began to embody what I had once only intellectually understood: that true healing happens when we are seen, heard, and supported - in mind, body, and soul.
Earning my Bachelor in Counselling and Psychotherapy was the moment I knew I was ready - not to be the expert on someone else’s life, but to walk with others through the darkness, and toward their own light.
My studies gave language and structure to what I had already lived and begun to practice. They helped me integrate evidence-based modalities with the lived wisdom I had gathered over the years.
Now, as a holistic, heart-centred therapist, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
I work in a way that honours the whole person - their pain, their resilience, their soul - and tailor the work to meet each client exactly where they are.
Soluma Psychotherapy is a safe, judgement free and confidential environment. Soluma Psychotherapy is here to guide you towards healing and your authentic self.
Free 15 Minute Call
Did you know that studies have shown that one of the largest indicators of successful therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client? That's why I'm offering a free 15 minute call so we can determine if we're the right fit for each other. It's all part of you being autonomous and deciding if you'd like to go ahead with Soluma Psychotherapy. No pressure and no offence taken.
Initial Appointment
Our first session is about getting to know you - your story, your goals, and what has brought you to therapy. Your therapist will take the time to understand your current circumstances, your past experiences, lifestyle, relationships, and the challenges you're facing.
Together, we'll explore what you’d like to get out of therapy, and once there’s a shared understanding of the issues at hand, your therapist will offer their insights and therapeutic perspective.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a space just for you - a safe, confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Together, we work gently and collaboratively to understand what’s going on beneath the surface, uncover patterns, and navigate challenges. Every session is tailored to your unique needs, offering support, insight, and practical tools.
In case of an emergency, please call 1800 011 511
Renata does not provide a crisis service.
Tell me a little about what's bringing you here, or give me a call and we can talk it through. Either is fine.
I usually reply within a few hours.
In case of an emergency, please call 1800 011 511
Renata does not provide a crisis service.
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