Practical, down-to-earth counselling for adults, teens, couples and parents.
Sometimes people come to counselling because something has gone wrong. Other times, they simply know that something isn't working as well as it could.
I work with people experiencing relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergence, addiction and recovery, grief and major life changes — as well as people who simply want to better understand themselves and where they are heading.
“You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what to say or what needs to change. We can work that out together.”
Every person comes to counselling for different reasons. These are some of the areas we can work on together.
Understanding behaviour, emotional regulation, school difficulties and family dynamics, with practical strategies that fit your child and family.
Support around autism, ADHD and neurodivergence, including identity, diagnosis, relationships, burnout, regulation and everyday life.
Support with depression, stress and emotional overwhelm, including those periods when everyday life becomes difficult to manage.
Individual and couples counselling around communication, conflict, emotional disconnection and changing relationship dynamics.
Develop greater self-understanding, confidence and clarity, or explore what you want the next part of your life to look like.
Non-judgemental support with addiction, making change, maintaining recovery, understanding triggers and rebuilding life and relationships.
Support through separation, relationship breakdown, changing family circumstances and other significant transitions.
Compassionate counselling through bereavement and significant loss, including the loss of a companion animal.
Sometimes changing how we understand the behaviour changes how we respond to it.
Parents often come to counselling feeling as though they have tried everything. There may be meltdowns, shutdowns, school difficulties, emotional outbursts, conflict at home or behaviours that simply don't make sense.
For families navigating autism, ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence, traditional parenting approaches may not always work as expected.
My work with parents focuses on understanding what may be driving the behaviour, rather than simply trying to stop it.
The goal isn't perfect parenting. It's helping you better understand your child, feel more confident in how you respond and develop strategies that are realistic for your family.
Counselling with me is a conversation.
I'll listen, ask questions and work with you to understand what's happening. When it may be helpful, I'll also challenge you to look at something from another perspective.
I don't believe every difficulty needs a complicated clinical explanation. Sometimes people simply need somewhere they can speak openly without being judged, organise their thoughts and make sense of what is happening.
You don't have to have everything figured out before coming to counselling. Sometimes counselling is where you start figuring it out.
Sometimes we need somewhere to talk. Sometimes we need practical strategies. Often, we need a little of both.
My approach is informed by professional counselling training and the understanding that comes from lived experience.
My counselling practice is supported by formal training, ongoing professional development and evidence-informed approaches.
I work collaboratively rather than assuming that one approach will suit everybody. Strategies need to make sense for the individual, their relationships and their everyday life.
I understand neurodivergence not simply from textbooks, but from the realities of navigating relationships, parenting, work and everyday life.
My own experience of long-term recovery also gives me an appreciation of addiction, change and rebuilding life that goes beyond simply telling someone what they should do.
Some people come to counselling to work through a particular challenge and finish when they feel ready.
Others choose to continue because they value having a regular space to talk, reflect, maintain their wellbeing and work through life as it changes.
Ongoing counselling can also provide an opportunity to strengthen relationships, recognise patterns earlier and continue developing a better understanding of yourself.
You don't need to wait until something reaches crisis point before having a conversation.
I hold a Diploma of Counselling and am an accredited member of the Australian Counselling Association – M.A.C.A (Level 1).
Ongoing professional development is an important part of my counselling practice, helping me continue to build my knowledge and adapt my approach to the people and families I work with.
Parenting & child development • Relationship counselling • Addiction & recovery • Grief & loss • Trauma & resilience • Emotional regulation • Family violence
Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation. Tell me a little about what's happening, ask any questions you have and see whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
Trauma-informed and neurodiversity-informed support for individuals, couples, parents and families across Victoria.
