Better mental health

Is stress, anxiety or depression, poor self-esteem or lack of confidence holding you back from your best life and achieving your goals?
​Are you having trouble communicating confidently with others,  experiencing poor emotional well-being or having trouble with relationships. I can help you discover new ways to cope and lead a brighter life.

Are you feeling great right now but would like to know more about how to protect your mental wellbeing, develop a growth mindset, achieve goals and flourish?

I can help you using principles of Positive Psychology so you can move toward living your best life!

Build happiness through optimism, self-confidence, self efficacy and extroversion (yes, introverts can do this too!)

Relationships

All relationships have their ups and downs. Getting some guidance may help you have a healthier relationship and a brighter future together.

I can assist you using The Gottman Method.

The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.

Coping with ADHD or Life Changes?

If you have had a late diagnosis for ADHD I understand this can be both affirming and confronting. I can support you in finding better ways to support your unique mind to operate at its best.

Are you at a phase in life where you are feeling stuck? Perhaps the kids have grown up or you have changed job, moved or ended a relationship. Maybe you are recovering from a major health challenge. Now is the time to rediscover your needs, interests, strengths and values. We can work towards your new optimism and confidence, enjoying the present moment and looking forward to new opportunies.

Evidenced based

It’s important you feel comfortable in counselling, we will work together to help you find the style of counselling that works best for you.
I have training and experience in a range of well known evidence based therapies and approaches including:

​​Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and learn practical self-help strategies.

​Narrative Therapy helps you become the expert in your own life. It helps you find a more positive story of you and identifies that you are not the problem, the problem is the problem!

​Positive Psychology is used to build a growth mindset and support your goals and emotional flourishing.

​Art Therapy is helpful for all ages to foster healing and mental wellbeing. It can be used to help explore your emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress and build self-esteem

Appointments

• Counselling is available via face to face appointments in the Toowoomba QLD Region or via telephone or Zoom appointments for anyone anywhere in Australia and overseas!

• A 90 minute initial appointment helps us get to know each other, find out what you want from counselling and start to make a plan.

• We then follow up with 60 minute counselling sessions.

• Rebates are available with some Private Health Fund Providers

• Counselling is available for NDIS Participants who are Plan-Managed or Self-Managed.

• Unfortunately NOT covered by Medicare or Mental Health Care Plan

What to expect

You have taken a positive step in looking after your mental health just by reading this website.

When you call me we can chat about what you hope to gain from counselling and if I am the right counsellor for you we will start to make a plan.

I understand you might be nervous about starting counselling and I will do my best to help you feel relaxed and safe.