Therapeutic Life Story Work

A trauma-aware, strengths-based approach that helps make sense of your story — and use it to grow forward with confidence.

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How I Can Help

Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW™) is a specialised therapeutic approach for children (5+), young people and adults who have experienced significant life events, disruptions or trauma. It helps people understand their story, strengthen identity, improve emotional safety and build confidence in their relationships, homes and communities.

Using creative, age-appropriate tools and evidence-based practice, TLSW provides a safe way to explore the past, honour lived experience and support healing — with family and trusted supports involved where appropriate.

TLSW can support you to:

Understand your story and reclaim identity
Explore experiences and transitions that have shaped who you are — and what you believe about yourself.
Improve emotional regulation and resilience
Build skills to recognise emotions, understand triggers and strengthen coping strategies.
Strengthen relationships and attachment
Create shared understanding with carers or family, foster safety and trust, and support future hopes and routines.
Increase independence and participation
Gain insight, confidence and practical skills to engage in daily life — at home, school, work or in the community.
Create a meaningful narrative tool
Many people develop a life story book or creative narrative — something they can reflect on, grow with and proudly own.
Inform planning and future supports
TLSW can contribute to assessment, NDIS planning and collaboration with other professionals — helping ensure the right supports are in place.

Your story matters — and when it’s understood, it becomes a source of strength, not something that holds you back.

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Who I Support

Children (5+), young people and adults who have experienced trauma, major transitions or disruptions in care — or who are seeking a stronger sense of identity and belonging
Families, carers and support networks wanting to deepen understanding, strengthen relationships and build shared meaning
NDIS participants and referrers looking for therapeutic support that considers the whole person — their history, environment and everyday functioning
Professionals and care teams seeking a trauma-aware, evidence-based intervention that complements existing allied health or clinical supports

TLSW supports both the individual and the relationships around them — because healing and identity are built together.

How I Support

A safe, structured space to explore experiences at your pace
A tangible life story book or narrative tool created together and owned by you
A stronger sense of identity, belonging and personal meaning
Improved emotional safety, resilience and relationships — within family, school, community and care

Understanding your story can change how you see yourself — and what becomes possible next.

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My Approach

TLSW™ is delivered using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive and strengths-based model. The process is:

Developmentally attuned
Adapted for children, adolescents and adults — meeting people where they are
Collaborative
Involves participants, families/carers and professionals when helpful and with consent
Narrative-driven
Focused on story, identity, meaning and belonging
Functional
Builds skills, confidence and participation in everyday life
Outcome-focused
Aligned with NDIS therapy objectives — capacity building, daily functioning, independence and community participation

Therapeutic support that honours the past, strengthens the present and creates hope for the future.

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Meet Laura

I’m Laura Simpson, an accredited social worker trained in Richard Rose’s Therapeutic Life Story Work™ model. I bring compassion, creativity and a trauma-informed approach to every session. My focus is on building safety, trust and shared understanding — so participants, families and carers feel supported, respected and empowered throughout the journey.

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FAQs

Still unsure? Just reach out — I’m here to guide the next step.

TLSW™ is a structured therapeutic approach that helps people understand their story, strengthen identity and build emotional safety. Using creative tools, it provides a safe way to explore the past and support hope for the future.
TLSW™ is suitable for children (5+), young people and adults who have experienced significant change, trauma, disrupted care, identity challenges or who want a deeper understanding of their story.
The process varies depending on age, goals and complexity — typically between 16–24 sessions, delivered weekly or fortnightly. We’ll agree on a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Yes — TLSW™ can be funded through:
- NDIS (usually under Improved Daily Living)
- DVA (where therapy is approved)
- Private payment if preferred or while awaiting NDIS access
Often yes — with consent and when helpful. TLSW™ strengthens relationships and understanding, so involving trusted supports is encouraged.
Yes — TLSW™ can be delivered online or in outreach settings, using age-appropriate digital resources to ensure sessions remain safe, engaging and meaningful wherever you are.

Ready to Get Started?

Every story deserves to be understood. TLSW™ provides a safe, creative way for children, young people and adults to make sense of the past — and feel more confident about the future.

Phone: 0447 248 426

Email: laura@letsreseed.com.au

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