Counselling
Practice Approach
Practice Approach
I may be the right counsellor for you or your children and young person if any of the following difficulties are experienced:
- Grief and loss
- Postnatal adjustment period
- Complex and developmental trauma
- Mental illness including Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Carer experiences
- Stress management
- Emotional dysregulation
- Neurodiversity
Practice Approach
Practice Approach
Practice Approach
- Trauma Informed and Client Centered
- Solution Focused
- Mindfulness
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Dialectic Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play based approach
- Creative therapies (including sand-tray)
- Circle of Security Facilitator
Counselling for Children & Young People
I believe involving parents and caregivers in the counselling process is crucial for a collaborative, supportive, and safe therapeutic environment for children and young people.
In counselling children and young people, I will:
- Respect their autonomy by allowing them to choose whether their caregiver attends sessions.
- Maintain confidentiality unless there are concerns about their safety.
- Promote and encourage open communication to enhance understanding, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a supportive family environment.
I ask caregivers to:
- Request individual sessions to discuss matters that may not be suitable for the child or young person's session.
- Share insights into the challenges faced by the child or young person and their family
- Provide emotional support to the child or young person, fostering validation and understanding.
- Highlight positive changes and skills learned to reinforce progress and encourage continued growth.
- Be open to learning ways to support the child or young person’s wellbeing.
With deep respect, I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations peoples of this land, and the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. I pay my respects to the Birpai people, on whose beautiful land I live and work, and to their Elders past, present and emerging. I honour their enduring connection to culture, community, land, waters, and skies.
At Shené Regan Social Work & Counselling, I’m deeply committed to creating a space that is culturally safe, inclusive, and grounded in respect, compassion, and care for one another.
No matter your story, your background, your identity, your abilities, or who you love - you are welcome here. Whoever you are, and however you move through the world, this is a place where you will be met with kindness, understanding, and genuine human warmth.
More than just a practice, I hope this is a space of connection, healing, and belonging.
