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.
I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Nation People and Traditional Custodians.
Practising on Birpai land, I aim to provide a service that is culturally safe
and inclusive, committed to embracing diversity and
eliminating all forms of discrimination.
Everyone is welcome, irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation,
or gender identity.
