Individual Counselling (Ages 18+)
I offer individual counselling for adults aged 18 and over, in person at two locations in the Canberra region and online. My primary areas of focus are women's mental health and supporting neurodivergent adults — including people with autism, ADHD, or both.
Counselling isn't about being "fixed" or diagnosed. It's a collaborative process where we explore what's going on for you, identify what matters most, and take practical steps forward — at a pace that feels manageable.
My approach is person-centred and integrative, drawing on current evidence while staying responsive to you as a whole person.
What Counselling Can Help With
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You don't need a clear goal or a crisis to begin.
Women's Mental Health
I hold a Women's Mental Health Specialist Certificate and have specific training in the challenges that are particularly relevant to women's lives — including anxiety, burnout, perinatal wellbeing, hormonal and reproductive health, relationship patterns, identity, and the pressures many women navigate across different life stages. Learn more about women's mental health counselling →
Neurodivergent Adults (Autism & ADHD)
I work with autistic adults, people with ADHD, and those who identify as neurodivergent — including people who received a late diagnosis and are still making sense of their experience. My training in neuro-affirming practice informs an approach that genuinely values neurodivergent ways of being, rather than treating them as problems to fix. Learn more about neurodivergent-affirming counselling →
Cultural Identity & Belonging
I work with people navigating cultural identity, intergenerational expectations, migration, and the experience of belonging across cultures — including third culture adults, migrants, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Sessions are available in English or Malay. The aim is to create a space where you don't need to translate yourself to be understood.
General Individual Counselling
While women's mental health and neurodiversity are my specialist areas, I also work with adults experiencing:
- Anxiety, worry, or feeling constantly on edge
- Stress, burnout, or overwhelm
- Low mood, loss of motivation, or self-esteem concerns
- Relationship or family difficulties
- Life transitions (work, study, health, identity, or role changes)
- Feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from yourself
- Grief and loss (including bereavement, relationship endings, changing health, or other forms of loss)
- Cultural identity, migration, or belonging across cultures
- Experiences of trauma, including the aftermath of domestic or family violence
If you're unsure whether what you're experiencing is a good fit, feel free to get in touch and we can talk it through.
How I Work
My work is grounded in a person-centred, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming approach.
This means I aim to create a space that feels:
- Safe and respectful
- Collaborative rather than directive
- Attuned to your experiences, preferences, and context
Therapeutically, I draw on CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) — adapting these to suit you rather than applying them rigidly. Sessions may involve talking things through, noticing patterns, building self-understanding, and developing practical strategies. When words are hard to find, we can work in more flexible and creative ways.
I'm also trained in crisis support, suicide intervention, and domestic and family violence response (LivingWorks, Mental Health First Aid, Lifeline-accredited training). Where someone needs more acute support, I work alongside their GP, psychiatrist, or crisis services so the right care is in place at the right time.
I work within my scope of practice and engage in regular ACA-compliant clinical supervision and ongoing professional development focused on my specialist areas.
Session Formats & Locations
Session length
Most appointments are 60 minutes, with some flexibility where appropriate.
Operating hours
Monday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (Canberra)
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Murrumbateman)
Saturday: 9:00am – 2:00pm (Canberra)
Online sessions are also available on any of these days.
Locations
- Capital Chemist (Consult Room), 3 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect ACT
- Murrumbateman Specialist Centre, 27 Rose Street, Murrumbateman NSW