I’m a qualified Person-Centred counsellor and also a certified Person-Centred creative arts counsellor.
Clients have found that art can be a really helpful therapy tool to explore issues and gain insights – and you don't need to be 'good at art' to work with it.
Anxiety
Depression
Difficult times and life stages
Low self-esteem and confidence
Relationship issues
Work and study stress
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I’m a general counsellor.
If you need crisis support, contact Lifeline – 131 114 or navigate to the crisis contacts menu.
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Person-Centred Creative Arts Therapy
Integrative Counselling
Mindfulness-based therapies
I'm a professionally-qualified counsellor and creative arts counsellor. Before training in this area, I’ve practised as a designer for many years and also taught design. With this background, I'm able to draw on a unique skill set to offer my clients non-verbal ways of working together as well as talk therapy.
My way of working is focused on helping you to find what you need, rather than a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.
I’m a Person-Centred therapist. This means that I work in a way that is accepting of each person’s unique identity and life experiences. I believe that we are experts of our own lives and see my role as a facilitator who can encourage and support clients to find their own solutions – without judging or offering advice.
Some of my clients have found it really useful to express themselves and to explore issues using a combination of talking and non-verbal art tools. Art and drawing have often helped to give problems a visible form and shape.
I’m a general counsellor who has been trained to work using an Integrative approach. This means that I’ve learned skills from different therapy modalities and can work using two or more approaches. These benefits ensure my approach is responsive and tailored to individual needs, interests and treatment preferences.
Clients have described my approach as 'calm', 'non-judgemental' and 'encouraging'. I'm passionate about helping people to express themselves and their needs, to be seen and heard, and to live life courageously.
Member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Member of Association for Person-Centred Creative Arts, UK (APPCA)
GradDip. Counselling (ACAP)
Cert. Person-Centred Creative Arts (APPCA)
Master of Design (UWS)
You can contact me using this confidential form. In the message field describe why you’ve contacted me (eg, 'I'm interested to find out more about counselling').
Or book a FREE 15-minute introductory call to help you decide if you’ll make an appointment:
Or send me a text message with your name and a brief description about why you've contacted me, and I'll get back to you within
24 hours: 0403 012 937
I work both face-to-face and online*. My practice is based in Newtown, Sydney. It's close to Newtown Station and has good access to buses:
Dr Earth Wellness Centre
287-289 King St
Newtown NSW 2042
*Online sessions are password-protected.
Select one of the services below. All fees shown represent the full amount payable per session.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health emergency you should call
Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511 (24 hours)
If you're unsure about the type of emergency, call 000.
Other crisis links and resources are:
Lifeline – 131 114
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
NSW Domestic Violence Line – 1800 65 64 63
24/7 telephone counselling and referrals
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing
24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide
1800 Respect – 1800 200 526
National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
24/7 phone and online chat
Beyond Blue Support Service – 1300 22 4636
24/7 advice and support for Anxiety and Depression via telephone, webchat and email
(email response provided within 24 hours)
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service
for young people aged 5 to 25
Men’s Line Australia – 1300 78 99 78
Online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime
Change takes effort, like climbing a steep mountain – but you don’t have to climb alone. We can work towards change together so you can enjoy the beautiful view on the other side.
(Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay)
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) describes professional counselling as:
‘A safe and confidential collaboration between qualified counsellors and clients to promote mental health and wellbeing, enhance self-understanding, and resolve identified concerns.
Clients are active participants in the counselling process at every stage.
Counselling may be short term, long term, or over a lifetime, according to clients’ needs.
Changes facilitated by counselling include: change in perspective, new insight, new ways of thinking about situations, new awareness of feelings, enhanced capacity to tolerate and regulate feelings, new actions or behaviours, and new decisions about life.’
Some of the issues I help clients explore include: aspects of identity, spirituality, relationships with self and others, past experiences, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.
One hour, including the first session.
Standard face-to-face session: $120
Standard online session (password-protected via Zoom): $95
Concession rates are available – depending on your current situation
(e.g., if you’re currently not working, are a senior, or student).
Yes, and if you’re a new client you will need to book a FREE introductory call before your first session.
This will vary depending on your needs and situation, and is something that we discuss at the end of the first session. There's no one-size-fits all – it's different for each person.
