Individual Therapy in Canberra
One-on-one Counselling
Individual therapy is one-on-one counselling, a confidential and private space for you to explore issues, thoughts and feelings that are bothering you with a trained mental health professional.
Primarily counselling with me is “talk therapy” and I draw on modalities such as Person Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Parts Work in our sessions together. Sometimes I’ll also offer you creative approaches, such as drawing, which help when words are difficult to find or are not sufficient for exploring material that is more unconscious.
At the core, though, is a person-centred approach which honours you as the expert in your own life. At the centre of all we do is you, and your needs and preferences. My role is to walk alongside you in your self-exploration and help you to draw on your existing strengths and find your own solutions. That’s right, I don’t have all the answers! My job is to draw them out of you.
Clients often come away from counselling with:
- Greater clarity about their situation and decisions
- Deeper self-understanding
- Increased self-compassion and confidence
- Enhanced emotional regulation and coping skills
- Healthier communication and relationships
- Improved mood and lower anxiety
Individual therapy can help with:
To name a few:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Managing stress
- Questions of identity
- Relationship and communication difficulties
- Processing difficult life events and trauma
- Behaviour change
- Tackling negative self-talk and low self-esteem
Specifically I can help with:
I work with all of the above and specialise in neurodivergence and life transitions:
- Navigating life with ADHD or Autism in a neurotypical world
- Process a diagonsis of ADHD or Autism later in life
- Moving through major life transitions such as relationship breakdowns, career changes, ’empty nesting’, and retirement
Finding a qualified counsellor
It is important to find a counsellor who is appropriately qualified and registered with a relevant professional body. I am a Masters-qualified counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This registration requires me to undertake regular and frequent clinical supervision and continue my professional development throughout my career. Furthermore, I am bound by a professional Code of Ethics that protects your wellbeing.
What is individual therapy like?
If this is your first time doing any counselling or therapy, it can be quite daunting and you might feel a bit anxious. Read my “What is counselling like?” page to find out more about what it will be like to work with me as your counsellor. If you still have questions, I offer a free 15 minute consultation before your first session so that you can ask anything that is on your mind.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free 15 minute call
Reaching out is the hardest part. You don't need to have it all figured out, or know exactly what you want to say. A tentative hello is enough.
But, a very important factor in the success of therapy is the relationship you have with your therapist.
I recommend prospective clients book a free 15 minute consultation to get a sense of whether we are a good fit before you commit. There's no obligation and no pressure.
Click the button below to access my online booking page and find a time that is convenient for you. We can speak by phone or video call.
Please note that I only see people 15 years old or over.
Please also check out my FAQs if you have other questions. They may be answered there.
Request contact by email
To contact me via email, please send a message via the contact form below.
A note for practitioners
GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, allied health referrals
If you're a GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, or allied health practitioner looking for a referral pathway for clients, I'd be glad to help. I work collaboratively and am happy to have a brief conversation before or after a referral to support continuity of care.
I also accept referrals for self- or plan-managed NDIS participants.
You can reach me directly on 0411 035 820 or via the contact form above.