1:1 Trauma-Informed
Coaching
Helping You Feel Present, Joyful and Whole
Experiencing trauma and adversity leaves deep, invisible wounds, often resulting in feelings of being “too much” or “not enough”.
Here’s the thing:
The painful truth is that trauma shapes the way you see yourself and the world.
It teaches you to expect rejection, to doubt your own emotions, and to shrink yourself to avoid conflict.
You may struggle with boundaries, feel disconnected from your own needs, or find yourself repeating painful patterns in relationships — without fully understanding why.
But none of this is proof that you are broken.
These responses were your mind and body’s way of protecting you.
The good news is that healing is possible.
By acknowledging the truth of your past with compassion, you can begin to unlearn the patterns that no longer serve you and reclaim the self-worth that was always yours.
As your coach…
I’m here to help you transform your hurt into healing.
My primary coaching modality is Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TFACT).
The aim of TFACT is to help you create a full and meaningful life, while effectively handling the pain and stress that life inevitably brings.
It is through this mindful state that you have a choice in how to respond to your thoughts and feelings, consciously choose your actions and live more in line with the person you desire to be.
In addition to TFACT, I am also trained in and apply principles of Self-Compassion, Buddhist Psychology, Neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Psychology and Positive Psychology.
Having supported hundreds of people through my coaching practice, and thousands through my online course, and weekly Healing Circle, I can safely attest to the profound impact of this work.
Trauma-informed coaching is ideal for anyone navigating the lasting effects of painful past experiences such as toxic relationships, childhood trauma, divorce, or other hardships.
If you are currently experiencing one or more of the following, I can support you:
Anxiety and/or depression that is keeping you stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, feelings of numbness, and symptoms of burnout.
Known or suspected trauma and/or PTSD or cPTSD (including emotional, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and/or attachment wounds).
Inexplicable malaise, a lack of purpose, and/or burnout.
Life transitions (including divorce or separation, new parenthood, career transition or retirement).
People-pleasing, perfectionism, self-sabotage.
Spiritual crises & explorations.
Grief & loss.
Who I Support:
And Here’s How We’ll Do It:
✓ We will gently explore how your past experiences have shaped your beliefs, emotional patterns, and sense of self. Together, we will identify the thoughts and behaviours that were survival strategies but no longer serve your growth.
✓ Through compassionate processing, we will create space for the emotions, fears, and experiences that have kept you stuck.
✓ We will shift your focus from painful past narratives to the values that truly matter to you. By embracing your strengths, individuality, and inner wisdom, we will redefine your story in a way that aligns with your authentic self.
✓ You will develop practical skills rooted in mindfulness, emotional flexibility, and self-compassion, empowering you to navigate relationships while staying grounded, confident, and in control of your own healing.
Are you ready to take the first step?
Book your first session to start releasing the old and reclaiming the new.
If you have any questions, feel free to schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with me here.
Training and Qualifications
While much of my coaching and insight is drawn from my personal experience, I have had the great pleasure of learning from many industry-leading experts in the fields of psychology, trauma and nervous system regulation, through the following training and certification programs:
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) from Swinburne University
Current: Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy with the Cairnmillar Institute
Advanced Diploma of Yoga and Meditation Teaching from the Australian Yoga Academy
Certificate of Life Coaching, BYCA
“Most certainly there is now a fresh ‘Once upon a time’ waiting for you from this day forward.”
— CLARISSA PINKOLA ESTÉS
FAQs
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Meg sees clients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 10am - 3pm AEST/AEDT. Click here to convert to your timezone.
She is occasionally available for appointments on a Sunday upon request.
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No, coaching is different from therapy in that a coach cannot diagnose mental illnesses.
While therapy is incredibly useful for processing past trauma, coaching is focused on the present moment and future.
Trauma-informed coaching uses information from trauma psychology to inform the process of setting goals and moving forward towards the future but does not set out to directly process or resolve the trauma.
Coaching views the client as already whole and capable of achieving their goals, with nothing fundamentally wrong with them.
Coaches empower their clients to activate their own potential that is already within them but may not be able to be accessed without the support and care that a coach can provide.
If you are not at a place where you’re generally able to function day-to-day, or have been depressed for a long time and are feeling hopeless, therapy is a better fit for you.
If you are generally stable but struggling to meet your goals, have the relationships you desire, or feel really good about your life, coaching could be the container that helps you get to where you want to be.
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My current rate for 1:1 coaching sessions is a sliding scale between $110 - $170 AUD for 60 minutes depending on what works for your budget and financial access needs.
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Unfortunately, life coaches cannot currently offer medicare rebate sessions. However, the cost of coaching tends to reflect the typical gap fee for a Medicare-funded psychology session.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact Meg via hello@megjames.com.au to apply for a concession fee.
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I usually work with people who are tired of the ways trauma or chronic stress is continually showing up in their lives and relationships.
Many of my clients struggle with shame, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, and other mindset issues generated from negative past experiences or the way they’ve adapted to them over time.
In our work together, I support my clients to better understand why these issues may be showing up for them from a trauma-informed lens.
From there, we co-create solutions and strategies for moving forward toward the client’s ultimate goal or intention they have for themselves.
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Yes. Online coaching really is as effective as an in-person session. In some cases, it’s actually a better model for coaching. It’s time-efficient and very personal. However, if you’re still in doubt, give it a try and you might be surprised.
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Sessions are booked on your schedule at a pace that works for you. Many clients choose to book calls each week, every other week, or monthly, depending on their needs.
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Authentic, compassionate, empathetic and built on a foundation of genuine connection and presence. Meg’s client-centred approach is warm, nurturing and non-judgemental. She focuses on fostering your own sense of autonomy, agency and capability as a self-healer.
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You are welcome to email Meg between your sessions to receive support, ask questions or share what you have been working on to help keep you on track.
I’ll also share relevant self-reflection worksheets or guided meditations to support you in between sessions
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Yes, Meg is available for limited weekend sessions on Sundays upon request.
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Yes, absolutely. Feel free to reach out to Meg via hello@megjames.com.au or simply click here to organizs a complimentary 30-min call for your remaining questions.