About Counselling...
The Weight of trauma
Life doesn't always unfold as we planned or follow the path we expected it to take...
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, dysregulation, grief or loss - due to trauma - these experiences can leave you feeling disconnected, emotionally and mentally exhausted and unsure about your path forward.
When struggles live not just in your thoughts but in your emotions and body as well, it can feel like no amount of “just talking about it” makes any real difference.
Counselling gives you space to pause, take a breath, reflect and work through what’s really going on for you — not just in your thoughts, but in your emotions and even in how your body holds your stress.
Counselling isn't about fixing something that's broken, you are not broken - It's about understanding yourself better, properly exploring and processing your experiences and building resilience, so you can move towards experiencing the life you imagine and want to live.
Our work together isn’t about you “just managing” your trauma — it’s about changing how you experience it.
If you're ready to make meaningful changes in your life, to understand yourself better and to develop new ways of managing trauma-related challenges - book your Intake Counselling Session today and begin your journey towards positive change.
About Me...
A little bit more about me...
My Personality and Approach
My clients and colleagues would probably describe me as quiet, thoughtful, patient, knowledgeable, open-minded and down-to-earth. These attributes tend to mean I bring a relaxed, calm, caring and understanding presence to my practice. Whilst personally I would also add funny to the list, I save my humour in sessions for only when it's appropriate!
The rapport and relationship that builds between my clients and I is a priority for me. At all times during our work together, my aim is that clients feel truly heard, accepted, safe and understood.
My Area of Therapeutic Interest
Through my own trauma struggles and my professional therapeutic journey, I've experienced and seen how personal challenges, stress, overwhelm and life's difficult happenings can impact our emotional and physical landscape, and at times bleed through to other aspects of our lives.
I work predominantly with trauma [symptoms of trauma / repercussions of trauma] such as; trauma-related - anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, depression, dysregulation, loss, grief...
These are all trauma symptoms / repercussions that I have personally experienced throughout my life.
For this reason, I refer to myself as a Lived-Experience Counsellor - who also happens to have ample academic training.
About My Counselling Approach...
Just as every person is individual, I believe that therapy should be individually tailored to fit you – not the other way around.
That's why I use an Integrative, Eclectic counselling approach, combining different therapeutic methods to create a treatment style that works specifically for you.
What This Means for You
Integrative therapy is kind of like having access to a fully equipped toolbox, rather than having just a single tool on hand.
Depending on your needs, we might, for example:
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Use Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to understand and reprocess patterns or habits in your thoughts, emotions and behavioural responses
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Explore the stories that shape your self-beliefs through Narrative Therapy
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Practice Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (DBT) mindfulness strategies to help you manage challenging thoughts and regulate emotions
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Apply Trauma-Informed Care to ensure we're addressing root causes, not just presenting symptoms
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Incorporate Body-Based (Somatic) strategies to help you manage stress and tension physically
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Utilise Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) self-compassion practices to build your resilience and help prevent burnout
I'm All About Flexible and Responsive Care
Your circumstances and therapeutic needs might change from session to session, and that's okay. Sometimes you might need practical strategies and exercises. Other times, you might just need a space to freely talk and "brain dump", while I listen attentively and help you make sense of your experiences.
We'll work together and adjust our approach based on what feels most helpful for you in the moment.
Starting Our Work Together
Not sure exactly what you need or want to work on?
That's completely okay and actually quite normal.
In our first session, we'll start from right where you are - focusing on what's happening for you right now.
From there, we'll collaborate and develop a therapy plan that:
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Moves at a pace you're comfortable with
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Addresses your immediate concerns
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Identifies your longer-term goals
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Adapts as your needs change
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Builds on your existing strengths, resilience and resources
Our Partnership
We're in this together!
You'll bring your expertise about you, your life and your experiences.
I'll bring my expertise about counselling, therapeutic approaches and techniques.
And together, we'll create a path forward that feels manageable and meaningful for you.
Industry registrations...
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) - Level 2 [member no. 24081]
Certified Practicing Counsellors Australia (CPCA)
