We provide a range of counselling services to cater for all individual and family needs across the lifespan.
Our interventions and programs are evidenced based and prioritise safety, inclusivity and relationships to support healing. We have a diverse suite of staff who are highly trained Family Counsellors that use a range of models that will welcome you, respect your culture and beliefs and supportively work with your current situation, diverse relationships and family arrangements.
We understand that sometimes a little extra support is needed during different points in our lives and below are some of the reasons that individuals and families may reach out for counselling support:
- Adjustments in new relationships
- Transitions (parenthood, career, retirement)
- Relationship separations
- Parenting
- Complex trauma
- Anxiety/depression
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Issues of diversity in gender and sexuality
- Grief and loss
- Preparing for Mediation
We also provide a range of family and relationship education programs and personalised, professional, and ethically based counselling services to provide assistance with:
- Dealing with separation and adjusting to family changes
- Parenting
- Strengthening Couples
Counselling services
Meet our Counselling Team
John
John
People may experience trauma or grief and loss through situations they are exposed to in their lives. Together, we can move through life’s issues including traumatic events which have impacted your wellness and mental health.
I have a passion to work with people to support therapeutic healing and change, by providing tools and skills for coping at times when they might not see hope. My focus areas revolve around trauma and other mental health issues, including grief and loss, disability, relationship breakdowns, anxiety and workplace relationships.
Prior to working at CatholicCare, I have worked as a counsellor, facilitator, performed clinical duties in Allied Health teams, ran men’s groups, worked in Federal and State Government, and completed mental health care plans with clients. Due to a wide scope of issues experienced with the people I see, I incorporate an integrative approach utilising Cognitive Based Therapy. I also draw from other intervention and therapy techniques as appropriate to meet your needs.
I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Human Services, majoring in disability. I am also a registered Clinical and Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the National College of Social Workers. In my spare time, I have an eclectic range of personal interests including finances, current media events, and my Mack Ultraliner truck.
I have a passion to work with people to support therapeutic healing and change, by providing tools and skills for coping at times when they might not see hope. My focus areas revolve around trauma and other mental health issues, including grief and loss, disability, relationship breakdowns, anxiety and workplace relationships.
Prior to working at CatholicCare, I have worked as a counsellor, facilitator, performed clinical duties in Allied Health teams, ran men’s groups, worked in Federal and State Government, and completed mental health care plans with clients. Due to a wide scope of issues experienced with the people I see, I incorporate an integrative approach utilising Cognitive Based Therapy. I also draw from other intervention and therapy techniques as appropriate to meet your needs.
I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Human Services, majoring in disability. I am also a registered Clinical and Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the National College of Social Workers. In my spare time, I have an eclectic range of personal interests including finances, current media events, and my Mack Ultraliner truck.
Rose
Rose
Stresses and pain points in life have the capacity to affect more than just our mental health. Together we can develop holistic and integrative strategies to maintain your wellbeing as well as manage and work through life’s difficult moments.
My focus areas include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attachment issues, trauma, family and domestic violence, separation and divorce, marriage and family breakdowns, self-esteem, workplace issues, conflict management, anger management and coping skills, as well as behavioural issues in children and young people.
In my sessions, I utilise a combination of various counselling theories and techniques, focusing on a holistic and integrative approach. Through this approach I consider all aspects of your wellbeing including physical, emotional, social and spiritual.
I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master of Counselling and am also a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Growing up in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English and Malaysian Malay. My hobbies include indulging in my love of great food, photography, traveling, camping, hiking, picnicking, video games, going to movie theatres, spending quality time with loved ones and learning about different cultures and languages.
My focus areas include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attachment issues, trauma, family and domestic violence, separation and divorce, marriage and family breakdowns, self-esteem, workplace issues, conflict management, anger management and coping skills, as well as behavioural issues in children and young people.
In my sessions, I utilise a combination of various counselling theories and techniques, focusing on a holistic and integrative approach. Through this approach I consider all aspects of your wellbeing including physical, emotional, social and spiritual.
I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Master of Counselling and am also a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Growing up in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English and Malaysian Malay. My hobbies include indulging in my love of great food, photography, traveling, camping, hiking, picnicking, video games, going to movie theatres, spending quality time with loved ones and learning about different cultures and languages.
Leah
Leah
Everyone experiences challenges in life, and unless we are supported well, it is difficult to navigate the trickiness of these challenges. Our brain, at any age, works best when it is supported by relationships that care and help us during these times, however, we don’t always have relationships that can offer this. The counselling space, relationship and journey should be one that ensures we are supported and thriving in life rather than just surviving.
As a qualified and accredited Social Worker and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist (DDP) Practitioner I am passionate about all people having access to good psychological supports and having a space to share their story, be heard, and supported. My 24 years' experience of working with individuals, children and families in the Child Protection, Child and Youth Mental Health, Education and Child Development contexts has certainly prepared me well to understand children, individuals and families.
I specialise in foster and adoption issues, loss and grief, trauma and attachment, child biobehavioural issues, parenting concerns and couple's therapies. My practise framework comes from Attachment, Biobehavioural, Narrative, and Family Therapies.
In my spare time I love spending time with my beautiful children and family, playing any type of team sport and practising yoga regularly
As a qualified and accredited Social Worker and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist (DDP) Practitioner I am passionate about all people having access to good psychological supports and having a space to share their story, be heard, and supported. My 24 years' experience of working with individuals, children and families in the Child Protection, Child and Youth Mental Health, Education and Child Development contexts has certainly prepared me well to understand children, individuals and families.
I specialise in foster and adoption issues, loss and grief, trauma and attachment, child biobehavioural issues, parenting concerns and couple's therapies. My practise framework comes from Attachment, Biobehavioural, Narrative, and Family Therapies.
In my spare time I love spending time with my beautiful children and family, playing any type of team sport and practising yoga regularly
Julie
Julie
Throughout our life journey, we all experience times where we face significant challenges. These challenges can affect our relationships, our personal well-being, and even impact our ability to find meaning in some circumstances. Counselling conversations can provide a safe place to explore challenges and work toward healing and positive change.
I have worked alongside individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, struggled with addiction, grief and loss, and anxiety. I have worked with women, as they explore ways of improving and caring for their own wellbeing, as they heal from significant trauma. I have also supported individuals as they make important decisions about careers and education.
Within counselling conversations, I draw upon several theories, favoring a Narrative approach to therapy. I hold a Master of Counselling, while also having qualifications in literature and creative writing.
I love to spend my quiet time with a good book and a cup of tea. I enjoy exploring my own creative practice through creative writing.
I have worked alongside individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, struggled with addiction, grief and loss, and anxiety. I have worked with women, as they explore ways of improving and caring for their own wellbeing, as they heal from significant trauma. I have also supported individuals as they make important decisions about careers and education.
Within counselling conversations, I draw upon several theories, favoring a Narrative approach to therapy. I hold a Master of Counselling, while also having qualifications in literature and creative writing.
I love to spend my quiet time with a good book and a cup of tea. I enjoy exploring my own creative practice through creative writing.
Morgan
Morgan
In the words of Carl Rogers, “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination” and it is my goal to partner with clients through all walks of life on their journey.
As a trauma-informed counsellor my focus areas include working with adolescents, grief and loss and the impacts of mental health concerns. Throughout my studies and as a youth worker, I utilise multiple ways to help address issues identified by individuals in themselves or from life and relationships. I seek to find solutions by identifying strengths and empowering my clients to walk within them.
With a Bachelor of Counselling and currently pursuing a Masters of Mental Health (Psychotherapy), it is my aim as a therapist to tailor my approach to suit the goals and requirements of my clients. I will journey with you as you discover a new path forward toward healing.
In my spare time, I enjoy being in nature, catchups with my friends and family and reading a good book!
As a trauma-informed counsellor my focus areas include working with adolescents, grief and loss and the impacts of mental health concerns. Throughout my studies and as a youth worker, I utilise multiple ways to help address issues identified by individuals in themselves or from life and relationships. I seek to find solutions by identifying strengths and empowering my clients to walk within them.
With a Bachelor of Counselling and currently pursuing a Masters of Mental Health (Psychotherapy), it is my aim as a therapist to tailor my approach to suit the goals and requirements of my clients. I will journey with you as you discover a new path forward toward healing.
In my spare time, I enjoy being in nature, catchups with my friends and family and reading a good book!
Miranda
Miranda
Life is an ongoing transforming journey which inevitably holds its both joy and challenges. During these challenges, we may receive support from our families and/or friends; but time to time we may be told to ‘get over it’ or ‘just move on’. Eventually, we feel unheard or unseen and have learned to lick our wounds silently. However, you don’t have to deal with your challenges of life alone. In our professional counselling relationship, I will offer you a safe, non-judgemental, and unconditional space to facilitate self-understanding and self-exploration which foster therapeutic healing and growth.
I am a bilingual counsellor, speaking English and Mandarin Chinese. I hold a master’s degree in counselling and a clinical registrant with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and CCAA (Christian Counsellors Association of Australia). As an integrative therapist, my framework for counselling is trauma-informed Existential-Humanistic Approach influenced by Family System theories. I use different modalities and/or draw from somatic experience, expressive therapy, play therapy, etc.
My passion is to walk alongside with those who are facing challenges of Trauma recovery, Anxiety and/or Depression, particularly trauma induced depression, marital relationship issues, including intimacy, connection, infidelity, family dynamics and family changes, identity and self-compassion and grief and loss. My vision is to help you see hope, even though you may not see it in the midst of your life challenges and sufferings.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, practicing yoga, playing tennis and badminton, and exploring different cultures and their foods.
I am a bilingual counsellor, speaking English and Mandarin Chinese. I hold a master’s degree in counselling and a clinical registrant with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and CCAA (Christian Counsellors Association of Australia). As an integrative therapist, my framework for counselling is trauma-informed Existential-Humanistic Approach influenced by Family System theories. I use different modalities and/or draw from somatic experience, expressive therapy, play therapy, etc.
My passion is to walk alongside with those who are facing challenges of Trauma recovery, Anxiety and/or Depression, particularly trauma induced depression, marital relationship issues, including intimacy, connection, infidelity, family dynamics and family changes, identity and self-compassion and grief and loss. My vision is to help you see hope, even though you may not see it in the midst of your life challenges and sufferings.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, practicing yoga, playing tennis and badminton, and exploring different cultures and their foods.
Bec
Bec
Hello, I’m Bec (she/her). As a social worker, I am passionate about supporting people. It may seem overwhelming to begin therapy, but my goal is to make this a comfortable, safe, and grounding experience for you. My goal has always been to understand how our relationships, experiences, and the world around us challenge and shape our identity.
There is a story that is unique to each of us. When we deny our stories, they define us. It is my goal to empower you to write a new chapter in your life. I believe that counselling is all about establishing a safe relationship in which a person can examine and express their own truths and be their authentic self. To me, curiosity, openness, and engagement are important qualities. I work to meet you with compassion wherever you are on your journey, and I strive to help you feel heard and seen. By externalising your concerns in the counselling space, it can help to promote creative expression, new perspectives, healing, and growth. During my sessions, I tend to take a person-led, relaxed, and conversational approach. However, my attitude to supporting you will always be tailored to your circumstances and needs.
In my short time as a practitioner, I have been lucky enough to work across the lifespan and my areas of interest include children and young people, mental health, gender and sexuality, low self-esteem/self-worth, childhood trauma, grief and loss, pregnancy, and post-natal mental health, parenting and attachment. My practice is strengths-based and grounded in intersectional feminism as these provide the lens through which I understand the world. I am influenced by non-pathologising therapeutic frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment, narrative, trauma-focused, family systems and ‘parts’ therapies, and I will soon be completing training in more creative/play based therapies.
Outside of counselling, I am a mother to my child and two doggos. I love the outdoors, travelling, and attending live gigs for a boogie. I also enjoy pottering around the garden, growing my own fruit and vegetables.
Being able to sit with people and hold the parts of them they may not have had the opportunity to express before is a privilege. The decision you have made to invest in yourself is something I acknowledge and appreciate, and I look forward to connecting with you.
There is a story that is unique to each of us. When we deny our stories, they define us. It is my goal to empower you to write a new chapter in your life. I believe that counselling is all about establishing a safe relationship in which a person can examine and express their own truths and be their authentic self. To me, curiosity, openness, and engagement are important qualities. I work to meet you with compassion wherever you are on your journey, and I strive to help you feel heard and seen. By externalising your concerns in the counselling space, it can help to promote creative expression, new perspectives, healing, and growth. During my sessions, I tend to take a person-led, relaxed, and conversational approach. However, my attitude to supporting you will always be tailored to your circumstances and needs.
In my short time as a practitioner, I have been lucky enough to work across the lifespan and my areas of interest include children and young people, mental health, gender and sexuality, low self-esteem/self-worth, childhood trauma, grief and loss, pregnancy, and post-natal mental health, parenting and attachment. My practice is strengths-based and grounded in intersectional feminism as these provide the lens through which I understand the world. I am influenced by non-pathologising therapeutic frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment, narrative, trauma-focused, family systems and ‘parts’ therapies, and I will soon be completing training in more creative/play based therapies.
Outside of counselling, I am a mother to my child and two doggos. I love the outdoors, travelling, and attending live gigs for a boogie. I also enjoy pottering around the garden, growing my own fruit and vegetables.
Being able to sit with people and hold the parts of them they may not have had the opportunity to express before is a privilege. The decision you have made to invest in yourself is something I acknowledge and appreciate, and I look forward to connecting with you.
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