About Clear Wave Psychology
Clear Wave Psychology is a boutique therapy space on the Sunshine Coast, offering evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.
Caraiosa De Burca
Registered Psychologist & Director
Caraiosa is a Registered Psychologist and the director behind Clear Wave Psychology. She aims to create a safe space where you can feel truly heard and supported.
Registered Psychologist with AHPRA.
Bachelor of Science & Honours (BSc, Hons) from Queen’s University Belfast, UK.
Worked in the mental health sector for 8 years and within private practice for over 5 years, supporting a wide variety of clients with diverse needs and challenges.
Caraiosa has a special interest in supporting clients with anxiety, chronic stress & burnout, and ADHD.
Caraiosa’s also provides support for the following:
Anxiety disorders (general, social, specific phobias)
Depressive disorders
PTSD & trauma
Burnout and work-related stress
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Personality Disorders
Relationship difficulties
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia/schizoaffective Disorder
Self-esteem challenges
Perfectionism
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Autism assessments using MIGDAS and ADIR tools
ADHD assessments
Caraiosa offers the following evidence-based modalities:
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CBT is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals understand and change how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are linked. It targets unhelpful thinking patterns causing emotional distress and helps find more balanced, constructive thoughts. This practical, collaborative approach includes structured sessions, homework, and skill-building tailored to your needs. CBT effectively treats anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and more, empowering individuals with coping strategies and self-awareness for lasting mental well-being.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern, evidence-based approach that helps individuals develop psychological flexibility, the ability to stay present, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take action guided by personal values. ACT focuses on building a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to challenging experiences. It combines mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and behaviour change techniques to support long-term emotional well-being.
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Schema Therapy focuses on identifying and changing deeply rooted patterns , known as "schemas", that develop from unmet emotional needs in childhood and influence how we think, feel, and behave in adulthood. These schemas can lead to recurring life difficulties and emotional distress. Schema Therapy helps individuals understand these patterns, heal early emotional wounds, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating to others.
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DBT is designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build a more stable and fulfilling life. DBT is now widely used to treat a range of mental health difficulties, including emotion dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression.
DBT combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness, acceptance, and dialectical thinking, the idea of holding two seemingly opposite truths at once (e.g., accepting yourself while working toward change). It focuses on building skills in four key areas: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Trauma-Informed Therapy is an approach to psychological care that recognises the impact of trauma and understands how traumatic experiences can shape a person’s thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relationships. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, it emphasises safety, empowerment, and collaboration. Caraiosa utilises trauma informed CBT, Somatic Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy & Attachment Based Therapy.
Get in touch
Have a question or wish to book your initial appointment? Feel free to send a message to discuss how Caraiosa can support you today.