Meet the Team
Rebecca - Founder & Owner
I am an IFS-informed therapist, certified in Resource Therapy, an advanced EMDR practitioner, and a Level 2 Deep Brain Reorienting therapist. I am also certified in Grief and Loss Therapy and integrate additional trauma-informed approaches where they best support each person.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and a Master of Counselling. I am a Level 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association.
Lyfetree Therapy is led by Rebecca Pike, a qualified trauma-informed psychotherapist based in Frankston, Victoria. This page shares my professional background, lived experience, and the compassionate approach that guides my work with clients seeking emotional recovery and personal growth.
My journey into psychology began as a personal search for understanding. I wanted to make sense of my own story, to find recovery, and to learn how to guide others toward the same.
Over the past 11 years, I have worked across the mental health sector and opened my private practice, Lyfetree Therapy, in early 2022. My work now focuses on trauma-informed therapy, supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, complex trauma, personality patterns, and the lingering effects of emotional pain.
My approach is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I understand what it’s like to move through trauma and the gradual process of finding inner safety and self-connection. That understanding informs everything I do in the therapy space.
John - Counsellor
My own experience of recovering from trauma and mental illness has shaped who I am and inspires the work I do with others. I understand how overwhelming life can feel, and I believe meaningful change is possible when you feel understood, supported and equipped with the right tools.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional regulation challenges and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, struggling with relationships or simply wanting to better understand yourself, I provide a calm, supportive space where we can work together towards meaningful and lasting change.
I take the time to understand you as a person, not just the difficulties that have brought you to counselling. Together, we explore your experiences, identify the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical strategies that fit your life and your goals. Throughout our work, we regularly review your progress to ensure therapy remains focused on what matters most to you.
My approach is tailored to the individual and draws on a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory and Attachment Theory. Rather than expecting you to fit a particular model, I adapt my approach to suit your needs, preferences and circumstances.
Clients often describe me as calm, thoughtful and easy to talk to. I enjoy helping people better understand how their thoughts, emotions and past experiences influence the present, while supporting them to build practical skills, healthier relationships and greater confidence in themselves.
I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and am an accredited member of the Australian Counselling Association. I have experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, those living with disability, and individuals facing complex mental health challenges and social adversity.
Whether you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns or a significant life change, my aim is to provide a safe, respectful and collaborative space where you feel heard, understood and empowered to move forward.
Who We Help
Lyfetree Therapy supports adults who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and move beyond old patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Many of the people I work with have experienced difficult or overwhelming experiences in childhood or adult life that continue to affect how they think, feel, and relate to others.
You may be carrying feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion, or find yourself caught in patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, or self-criticism. You might sense that these responses once helped you cope but are now holding you back from living with ease and authenticity.
Our approach is particularly supportive for those recovering from complex or relational trauma, those who grew up feeling unseen or unimportant, and anyone wanting to reconnect with their sense of worth, peace, and emotional safety.
Lyfetree Therapy offers a gentle, trauma-informed environment where you can explore your inner world at your own pace and begin to experience genuine change from within.
Mission
Lyfetree Therapy is guided by a heart-centred philosophy built on compassion, integrity, and safety. Our intention is to provide gentle, holistic support that empowers individuals to move through life’s challenges, discover their resilience, and cultivate lasting wellbeing.
We believe therapy should feel safe, grounding, and human. Each session is held with care and attunement, allowing space for genuine connection and growth at your own pace. Our hope is that, through this process, you begin to feel more present, confident, and connected to your true self.
Every person carries a story that deserves to be met with kindness and respect. At Lyfetree Therapy, we offer a calm and supportive environment where recovery can unfold naturally, one moment at a time.