Online Counselling and Psychotherapy FAQs

Sessions are held via secure video conferencing, accessible from anywhere in Australia. No software downloads are needed. You’ll receive a private link before each session and can join from any device.

Trauma‑informed counselling and psychotherapy recognises how past experiences can shape your emotions, thoughts, sensations, and relationships. It focuses on safety, regulation, and understanding your patterns with compassion and curiosity. Together, we’ll explore these deeper layers at a pace that feels steady and supportive, helping you reconnect with your present‑day self.

Dreamwork explores the images, emotions, and symbols that appear in your dreams as meaningful expressions of your inner world. Rather than interpreting dreams, we explore what the dream brings up for you, such as your feelings, associations, memories, and bodily sensations. Dreams can offer insight into unresolved emotions or experiences, relational patterns, or creative challenges, and provide a gentle way to process deeper layers of your inner life.

You can find a full breakdown of sessions, pricing, and private health insurance information on the Services & Fees page.

My approach is relational, trauma‑informed, and integrative. I draw from attachment‑based, somatic, experiential, mindfulness‑oriented, transpersonal, compassionate, and evidence‑informed modalities, including ACT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.

At this time, I offer online sessions only. This allows flexibility, accessibility, and comfort for clients across Australia.

A free 15‑minute consultation is available so you can get a sense of my approach and ask any questions. There is no pressure, this simply allows you to ask questions and see if I may be a good fit. To arrange a free 15-minute consultation, or if you have any enquiries, please call me on 0401 452 760 or email me here.

No referral is needed. You can book directly without a GP referral—either for a free 15-minute consultation or a full session.

Counselling often focuses on present‑day challenges, while psychotherapy explores deeper patterns, emotions, and experiences shaped over time. Both can support healing, clarity, and self‑understanding.

Yes, you can reschedule or cancel your session with at least 24 hours’ notice. Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur a fee.

Sessions are held using a secure, encrypted video link powered by Zoom through the Zanda Health platform designed for therapy sessions. It’s easy to use and doesn’t require you to download anything.

Yes. Your privacy is respected and protected. All sessions are confidential and follow ethical guidelines. The only exceptions are legal requirements around safety or risk.

That’s completely okay. We’ll go at a pace that feels comfortable, and you’ll always have choice and control in the process. The free consultation is a relaxed way to ask questions and see how it feels—no pressure, no commitment. You can contact me to arrange a suitable time.