I see people as unique sentient human beings not defined by the issues that bring them to counselling.

Our lives are a series of experiences with each having it unique expressions of thoughts, feelings and behaviours of differing intensity in our memories which also include those we have absorbed from others and our environment.

In the beginning, I seek simply to hear about aspects of your life, your experiences, thoughts and feelings in whatever order and detail that you feel comfortable experiencing and revealing in the here and now of our time together.

The emergence of feelings of safety and trust over time allows the counselling relationship to explore more deeply the key psychological issues that you seek to address and in doing so to improve your wellbeing.

Who are my clients?

People who see me as a person, a counsellor, a therapist who has the potential to help them address whatever is troubling their psychological well-being. Yes, there is a focus on working with people from the trans and gender diverse communities which can including their families and allies which is due, in part, to my own personal trans history which culminated in my transition over 14 years ago.  

The challenges many of my clients face relate to living with depression; anxiety; stress; personality issues including Borderline Personality; early developmental trauma; interpersonal & relationship issues; alcohol and substance dependence; impulsive behaviours, self-harm and suicidality; career issues, including redundancy, work stress and retirement; and/or, loss and grief.

My counselling style is person centred and is outlined in the section 'Counselling Approach'.

Becoming a client

Initial enquiries can be made via the contact form or by calling 0434 080 166 during normal business hours. 

A short intake process will be conducted by phone. If there is a desire to explore our mutual fit, then an assessment session will be booked. All bookings are subject to there being sessions available which has never been an issue to date.

Prior to the assessment session, a client information form with be required to be completed. Attached to this form will be an explanation of the Safety and Ethic Requirements for Online Counselling and applicable Privacy and Confidentiality policies. In completing the Client Information Form, it will be necessary to agree to these policies.