Working Together

Our first session is about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what you’d like to work on and explore in our work together. There’s no rush — we go at your pace.

Medicare does not offer rebates for counsellors or coaches.

That’s completely normal. In fact, many people find it hard to open up when they first come to counselling/coaching. There’s no rush to share everything straight away, and I’ll do everything I can to make you feel comfortable and supported.

There is no need for a referral to book an appointment with me.

Sessions are 60 minutes.

I ask that you give me as much notice as possible if you need to cancel. If you cancel or reschedule within 24 hours of your appointment time, you will be charged in full for the session.

Counselling and life coaching both offer support for personal growth, but they differ in their focus and approach. Counselling primarily addresses past experiences and emotional well-being, aiming to help individuals understand and resolve issues, cope with challenges, and manage mental health conditions. In counselling you share what is troubling you in a safe and confidential environment, with a person trained to listen and respond in a way that will help you to understand yourself and others better. Life coaching, on the other hand, focuses on a client’s current life and future plans, helping them to identify goals, take action, and achieve desired outcomes. Life coaching is a great tool for helping people achieve their goals.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) or 'Tapping' is a simple, evidence-informed practice influenced by principles of traditional Chinese medicine. By gently tapping on specific acupressure points while focusing on a thought, emotion or memory, we send calming signals to the brain that help regulate the nervous system and release stress. Tapping can reduce the emotional charge around difficult experiences, help shift unhelpful beliefs, and create space for calmer responses. Individual experiences vary, and we always work at a pace that feels safe.

That’s completely ok – this is your session and you are in the driver’s seat. I work from a person-centred approach, which means that I believe individuals are at the heart of decisions about their own support. You are always in control of your sessions. We’ll check in regularly, and you’re welcome to pause, adjust, or decline any approach at any time.