Surf Therapy

Salty Girls is excited to be offering 5 Week Clinic Surf Therapy through a collaborative partnership with Land & Sea Therapy.

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What is Surf Therapy?

Surf Therapy brings together experienced surf coaches with formally attained skills in talk-based therapy.
Empathy and genuine care are the hallmarks of successful coaching, but a Surf Therapist will also include a safe space for vulnerability, growth, and healing.
It is widely known that surfing aids in strengthening and developing a wide range of positive physical, social and psychological attributes, but the addition of a skilled therapist safely broadens these benefits to create healing and growth beyond a client’s own ability and/or regular coaching sessions.
Surf Therapy will not only improve your surfing technically but also deepen your connection to your surfing journey in a way that is purposeful and long-lasting.

Who will be my Surf Therapist?

Surf Therapy is offered through a collaborative partnership with Land & Sea Therapy’s Sarra Robertson, a professional longboarder from 1992 to 2004; with degrees in Psychology, Contemporary Visual Art, Secondary Education, Freelance Creative/Designer, a practising professional contemporary artist, founder and owner of Land & Sea Therapy and long time and multi-generational Northern Rivers local.

What approach is taken?

This 5-week course offers a more immersive experience than standard yoga-style or self-focused surf therapy sessions. Working as a closed group, we meet weekly and adapt each session to the ocean conditions on the day—using the natural environment as part of the therapeutic process and building real-world resilience through adaptability.
What We Explore
Gender-specific experiences including vulnerability, imposter syndrome, trust, strength, and emotional wellbeing
Identifying personal challenges in relation to surfing and everyday life
Accessing a flow state through an understanding of the social psychology of surfing
Inner growth supported through guided group discussions and surf sessions
Sessions blend surf coaching with group talk therapy, meeting you where you are and allowing space for both challenge and support. As a continuous closed group, strong connections often form—many participants leave with new confidence, deeper self-awareness, and lasting surf friendships.
Course Details
Start Date: February 6th, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Duration: 5 weeks
Session Length: 2 hours
Cost: $500
Equipment: All equipment provided if needed
Suitable For
Advanced beginner to intermediate surfers.
Participants must be confident surfing out the back.
Sessions run in most conditions—rain, hail, or shine.
(Sessions will not run during lightning, thunder, or shark activity.)
Bookings
Booking over the phone is essential.
Call: 0401 858 242

LAND & SEA THERAPY

Confidentiality and in adherence to the Australian Psychology Societies ethical guidelines means that all session notes and records are kept as non-digital and remain the shared property of the client and therapist.