Online or In Person
Professional Individual & Couple Counselling
25 years Clinical Experience
Full Member of AASW
Would you like professional therapy online or in person?
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I offer intuitive, mature and evidence based therapy for individuals and couples online and in person in Brisbane West End. I can provide Employment Assistance Program (EAP) if this is applicable to your situation.
​​I am passionate about helping people who experience harm or trauma in their relationships that has impacted their life resulting in unresolved trauma stored in the body, a separation or disconnection from others and oneself, and barriers such as fear, distress, anxiety, self doubt and physical illnesses to name a few. I support individuals and couples to move from disconnection, conflict, and long-standing patterns with a trauma-informed, compassionate approach.
​I have specialist knowledge and experience in the area of domestic and family violence (DFV) and I draw on attachment theory, somatic therapy, parts work, and narrative therapy to help individuals and couples slow down, regulate their nervous systems, and understand the protective dynamics at play in their relationship.
Therapy enables the deeper emotions and unmet needs beneath surface-level reactions to be explored, and preferred ways of living to be possible. My goal is to create a safe space where people feel seen, supported, and able to move toward greater intimacy, honesty, and trust.
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What is counselling or psychotherapy in a nutshell?
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Counselling and psychotherapy can be used interchangeably. Client-centered or person-centered therapy is an approach to counselling that focuses on the client's own experience and perspective.
Therapy can facilitate insights and self-reflection, and identify and break patterns in areas where you are struggling or feeling blocked. Psychotherapy or counselling can help to provide options or alternatives and always places your wellbeing as paramount, providing a safe space to explore what you know and what you discover during the process.
Therapy creates a safe and supportive environment for the person to explore their thoughts and body feelings, without judgement. The therapist listens attentively to the person and and works collaboratively to what is important for the person at that time.
The emphasis is on the person's self discovery, insights, and self-awareness or a deeper understanding of oneself, one's purpose in life, for personal growth and fulfilment.
What you can expect
Confidentiality
Counselling services offer the right to confidentiality, meaning the information discussed in sessions is kept private unless there is a risk of harm to yourself, or to others, or from others, or if required by law. If for any reason, your information needs to be shared, I will always attempt to have a conversation about this with you first
Collaboration & Negotiation
These are important elements in the therapeutic process as they involve working with you to establish a shared understanding or your concerns and goals. This can involve negotiating specific ways that may be helpful for you whilst exploring and identifying any challenges or barriers you may face. This is helpful for you to feel heard, valued, and supported throughout the process
Informed Consent
Informed consent is the process of you being fully informed about our work together and obtaining your voluntary agreement to participate. This ensures that you have right right to make autonomous decisions about your work with me and for you to understand what to expect
Understanding the purpose
This is crucial so you can make informed decisions about engaging in the therapeutic process. The purpose is to help improve overall health and well-being, overcoming challenges or obstacles you may be facing that are affecting your quality of life. The purpose can also be to provide support and guidance offering strategies or insights that may help you to cope or manage situations, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth and increase life satisfaction.
Respect
Respect is a fundamental aspect of counselling, and involves acknowledging your dignity and worth and treating you with compassion, empathy and non-judgement. Respect creates a safe and welcoming environment for you to share your experiences and for us to collaboratively develop ways that are helpful for you
Self autonomy and determination
These are important principles in the therapeutic process that recognise and support your rights as a client of a service so you can make decisions that are helpful and meaningful to you. This means that you have the freedom to choose whether to participate, what direction you want the work to go, and what strategies, insights etc you want to accept or not. My role is to support, guide, facilitate and offer ways that may be helpful to you, however it is your right to make your own choices and decisions for your growth and self development.