I am neuro-affirming which means that you can show up and participate in any way that works for you. That might mean you draw when we talk, you might have audio only and go for a walk. You might like video one day, and not the next. Whatever helps to focus and feel comfortable is the way we roll.

I was initially trained in Narrative Therapy and admire the respectful, non-blaming approach to counselling and community work which centres people as the experts in their own lives. It views problems as separate from people and assumes people have many skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments and abilities that will assist them to reduce the influence of problems in their lives.

I am trauma-informed in both my approach to counselling and the way I work with people in a yoga context. Although I subscribe to a trauma informed approach, I do not provide trauma therapy in my private practice. This is a specific type of support and if this is something that you require, then please let me know and I can direct you to the right resources.

I am lucky enough to work with all types of people, but these are my areas of lived experience as well:

• Late diagnosed adults and young people with ADHD and/or autism.

• Those with anxious, busy brains.

• Those managing PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder).

• Unpaid carers, those looking after someone else such as a parent, a child with support needs, a spouse or family member/friend.

• Those who are interested in movement & mindfulness to support their mental health.

Yes, we will work through getting to know your own brain and nervous system and what makes it work well, and what might be causing challenge.

I often will support people with building energy and cycle aware routines and pacing approaches that work with, rather than against ourselves.

Sometimes there are workplace adjustments and lifestyle accomodations that need to be carefully considered and rebuilt with awareness and a kinder approach.

A note on availability

I am currently not taking on new clients at this time.

If you’d like to chat about what might be possible, please get in touch via email — I can sometimes adjust things or let you know when a new spot opens up.

Session Structure:

All sessions are 60 mins and online via Google Meet.

No referral is needed, although when you book your initial session there is an intake form to fill out to help me get an idea of your areas of challenge and what your hopes are for counselling.

I often provide resources, links to further learning, movement and mindfulness exercises that might be helpful after each session.

Fees:

Initial sessions are $180 (booking below) for 60 mins

Subsequent sessions are $160 for 60 mins

If you need help but can’t make it work financially, please reach out to me and I will do my best to assist.

Currently, Medicare’s Better Access scheme only rebates specified AHPRA-registered professions (e.g., psychologists, some allied health) and counsellors aren’t an AHPRA-regulated provider type, therefor counselling sessions aren’t eligible under GP Mental Health Treatment Plans.

That depends entirely on what you need. Some people do weekly if they are in a situation that needs extra support. Others are every two weeks, or three weeks.

Some folks just book in when they are in a spot and need to talk to someone.

I have a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Diploma of Counselling. I have been trained mostly in Narrative Therapy.

I am completing my Master of Counselling with Monash University at present.

Yes, I provide this service to employees who have funding through Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) for workplace assistance and support services.

See more here about EAF:

https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/search?keys=Employment%20Assistance%20Fund%20(EAF)