Seva House Maitland

13/11/2025

SEVA spotlight 💡for one of our beautiful, visiting clinicians Steph Yates of .

Whilst you can find Steph with her husband Alex, providing sound healing at SEVA for 2:1 Private sessions and community events, Steph also offers individual hypnotherapy sessions for a range of presentations.

Offered as a 90 min in-person comprehensive Hypnotherapy session, hypnotherapy:

🍃offers a safe and supportive space
🍃Provides an integrative approach designed to help you break free from limiting beliefs, manage stress and enhance overall wellbeing.
🍃Can offer programs that target specific behaviours; such as limiting beliefs, habits, low motivation and thought patterns.

This can be coupled with a sound healing session or as a standalone intervention.

Steph can be contacted at:

Phone: 0421 248 770 Email: soundofmindbodyspirit@gmail.com

12/11/2025

🎗️ National Survivors’ Day 🎗️
Today we join together to recognise and commemorate the strength, resilience and journeys of survivors of sexual assault and institutional abuse across Australia.

At SEVA, we stand in solidarity with survivors, committed to creating a space where every voice matters💚

What is National Survivors’ Day?
• It’s a day to acknowledge the profound harm caused to survivors, their families and communities as a result of sexual assault and institutional abuse.

• It’s about supporting efforts to de-stigmatise survivors, honour their advocacy and work, and improve responses for all impacted.

🎗️How can you show solidarity?
By tying multi-coloured ribbons to yourself, letterbox, fence all week long and showing your support.

Sharing resources with family, friends and your community.

The National Survivors Foundation Casework team is available Monday to Friday, during which times we are available on 1300 12 44 33 or hello@survivors.org.au

Beyond Blue Support Service
Provides immediate advice and support on depression and anxiety.

Call 1300 224 636

www.beyondblue.org.au



1800RESPECT
Offers confidential information, counselling and support for people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.

Call 1800 737 732

www.1800respect.org.au



MensLine Australia
A counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns of any time.

Call 1300 787 978

mensline.org.au



Su***de Call Back Service
Provides counselling to people who are affected by su***de.

Call 1300 659 467

To find out more and donate:
https://www.nationalsurvivorsday.org.au/

05/11/2025

05/11/2025

The sun is shining and our pool at SEVA has been prepared for warm weather and summer sessions. ☀️

06/10/2025

Our Therapist Ben Crebert Psychology currently has availability!
Here’s a little more about Ben:
My Approach

I am an accredited EMDR practitioner and a consultant-in-training , specializing in trauma-informed therapy that integrates Parts Work , Process-Oriented Psychology , and Somatic Therapy . My approach focuses on the interplay of emotional, cognitive, and physical experiences, helping you process trauma, reconnect with your authentic self, and uncover deeper pathways for healing.
I value diversity and recognize that individual well-being is shaped by both current and intergenerational experiences, as well as the broader systems we live within—such as family, culture, and society. Distressing thoughts or behaviors often carry meaningful signals, reflecting unmet needs or pain rooted in these layers of experience. Together, we’ll approach these experiences with curiosity and compassion, uncover their deeper messages, and work toward meaningful change that honors your unique needs and values.

Who I Work With

I work with individuals and couples who feel weighed down by unresolved trauma, relational struggles, or self-doubt. If you’re managing life on the outside but feeling disconnected or overwhelmed within, therapy can help you reconnect with clarity, purpose, and fulfillment. I also support those navigating the unique challenges of neurodiversity, helping you embrace your strengths while addressing barriers to well-being.

Supervision for Clinicians

As a board-approved supervisor and EMDR consultant-in-training , I work with clinicians at all levels of experience who want to deepen their skills in trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR, dissociation, and complex cases. My supervision approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs, with an emphasis on integrating advanced techniques, understanding neurodiversity, and exploring how broader systems impact client well-being.

Let’s Begin

If you’re ready to heal, grow, or strengthen your skills as a clinician, I’d be honoured to support you. Contact me at admin@sevahouse.com.au

05/10/2025

A beautiful offering at Tocal Homestead from the team at Sound & Spirit. Steph and Alex Yates offer beautiful sound bath and healing sessions - for our community and for those interested in 1:1 sessions.

To book your very own session at Seva House, you can contact Steph and Alex at soundandspiritau@gmail.com - with availability on Monday, 20th October.

The next community event - under the banyan tree ( as pictured ) - will be held on Friday, 7 November with time to byo picnic and enjoy the sounds of nature along with a sound bath and meditation.

https://tocal.com.au/soundbathmeditation/edi

27/09/2025

This Wednesday, 1st of October, our Modalities in Maitland special interest group will be meeting online and at for ’s presentation of Process-Oriented Psychology.

Ben Crebert is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience pioneering integrative approaches in mental health practice. Based in Maitland and serving clients across Australia, Ben specializes in weaving together diverse therapeutic modalities to create comprehensive, personalized treatment approaches.

Registration is available to all Mental Health Professionals at: https://mhpn.org.au/members/ #/Network/97487

26/09/2025

An exciting opportunity to attend an EMDR intensive in a retreat format.

Set in the beautiful Mindaribba House in the Hunter Valley, participants will have their own 1:1 therapist throughout the whole retreat.

Dates for the next EMDR intensive are checking in the 3 December and checking out the morning of the 5 December 2025.

10/09/2025

A great opportunity for Learner Drivers to receive practical support in obtaining their learner licence.

Held in Maitland, NSW - please contact the Youth Off The Streets team to ensure you do not miss out.

29/08/2025

💜🌈 Wear It Purple Day🌈💜

💜Why Was This Day Created? 💜

Wear It Purple Day was created in 2010 in response to several tragic stories of young LGBTIQA+ people who had taken their own lives after experiencing bullying, rejection, and feeling like they didn’t belong.
A group of young people in Sydney came together and decided to do something visible and powerful to show support. They chose the colour purple because it represents spirit on the rainbow flag, a symbol of pride and solidarity in the LGBTIQA+ community.

🌈 What’s Our Part As Community Members? 🌈

Now growing up can be tough enough as it is!No one should ever have to question whether they belong. As a community, we can help make sure our young people feel safe in their schools, homes, and neighbourhoods.

That doesn’t always take big actions. Sometimes it looks like:
✨ Listening with an open heart.
✨ Using someone’s name and pronouns with respect.
✨ Showing up, speaking up, and letting people know they’re not alone.
✨ Making space where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

When we choose kindness, inclusion, and visibility, we send a clear message to our LGBTIQA+ youth of belonging 💜