Coastal Roots Therapy: Supporting Those Who Support Others

Behind every successful business is a story, and for Chris and Coastal Roots Therapy, that story is filled with a diverse background, first hand experiences, and a passion for helping others.

Coastal Roots Therapy is based on George Street in Sydney and offers counselling services for adults, with a particular focus on supporting caregivers. Chris describes a caregiver as someone who spends their time looking after others and putting others needs in front of their own. This includes healthcare workers, parents, those who take care of family members in need, and anyone who takes time out of their day to care for others.

Chris's passion for this work comes from seeing a lack of support that caregivers receive first hand. During the chaotic time of COVID-19, he worked in a care facility, where he had the opportunity to meet many care workers and see the important work they do everyday, often with limited resources for their own support. Chris also has a personal connection with caregivers in his own life and has seen how it can affect their personal life. Seeing the challenges that caregivers face helped Chris recognise the need for stronger support for the people who dedicate so much of themselves to care for others. 

Prior to Chris’s career in therapy, he had a very diverse background with experience in careers from pipe fitting to teaching. These careers took him from Canada, the United States, and England, but he eventually landed back in Cape Breton to open Coastal Roots Therapy. These experiences gave Chris exposure to different workplaces, communities, people, culture, and lifestyles.

Chris’s background plays an important role in the work he does today. Having worked in a variety of places and industries, he has had the opportunity to meet many different types of people and experience a range of environments. During his time at Coastal Roots Therapy, Chris has been able to draw from these experiences to bring a wider range of perspectives to his work and better relate to each of his individual clients. 

Understanding that different clients have different availability, preference, and comfort levels, Coastal Root Therapy offers flexibility. Clients can choose between meeting Chris in-person at his George St. office in Sydney or a virtual session. This allows people to access support in a way that fits their individual life.

To make accessing services as simple as possible, Coastal Roots Therapy also offers direct billing through select healthcare providers. This helps create a simple process for clients, so they can spend less time worrying about the payment process and more time focusing on their well-being.

Through Coastal Roots Therapy, Chris hopes to make a difference by providing support for those who spend most of their time caring for others. Bringing together his first hand experience working alongside caregivers, his personal connection to caregivers, and diverse life experiences, Chris brings a unique perspective to his practice. At Coastal Roots Therapy, his goal is simple, to make sure that the people who are always there for others have a place where they can take a little time to help themselves.

Those interested in learning more about Coastal Roots Therapy can visit their website to explore available services or book a free 15 minute consultation on their booking site. You can also find Coastal Roots Therapy on Psychology Today and social media to learn more about his practice and the support he offers.