Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Sometimes you know exactly what’s going on. Other times, you just know that things don’t feel quite right and you’re not sure where to start.
Counselling gives you a space to slow things down, talk things through and make sense of what’s happening. A space where you can be honest about how you’re really feeling, without judgement or having to pretend you’re fine.
I work with people through all sorts of life’s challenges; from anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed, to grief, difficult experiences, relationships, motherhood and those times when life just feels like a lot.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you reach out. We can start wherever you’re at.
Ways you can access counselling
I offer a few different ways to connect, so you can choose what feels most comfortable and works best for you.
Face-to-face appointments at the Coastal Wellness Cottage, East Gosford
Online / Telehealth appointments Australia-wide
Telephone appointments
Counselling Support
Sometimes life feels heavier than it should. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from yourself or simply exhausted from trying to keep everything together. Counselling can give you somewhere to put all of that down for a while. A space to talk openly, make sense of what’s happening and work out what you need moving forward.
You might come to counselling because you’re experiencing:
Anxiety, worry & overwhelm
Low mood or depression
Stress and burnout
Grief and loss
Difficult past experiences or trauma
Difficult or unexpected life changes
Relationship challenges
Big emotions, feeling like things are getting too much
Motherhood, parenting or changes in identity
Everyday life feeling like a lot
Body image or self-esteem struggles
School, study or exam stress
Confidence and self-belief
Health related challenges
You don't need to have a particular diagnosis or a perfectly defined reason for coming. Sometimes you just know that things aren't feeling right. That's enough to start.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy that works on the premise that when a person is distressed, the brain does not process information the way it should.
EMDR is designed to help individuals process and overcome distressing memories, particularly those related to trauma. It involves bilateral stimulation, often through side-to-side eye movements, to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic experiences.
The goal is to reduce the emotional intensity of memories and replace negative beliefs with more adaptive ones, leading to symptom relief and emotional healing. EMDR can help with:
Depression
Anxiety & Stress
Panic attacks
Trauma
Addictions
Phobias
Pain relief
Sleep problems
Grief, and loss
Pre and Post Natal Support
To support, nurture and empower women throughout all stages of their Motherhood journey utilising evidence based counselling theories and approaches. Counselling can provide a safe, supportive, gentle environment where Women can be held, nurtured and empowered to navigate the ups and downs of Motherhood including :
Planning a family
Pregnancy
Transition into Motherhood
Grief and Loss
Expectations Vs Reality
IVF journey
Self care and Mum Guilt
Loss of Identity
Relationship with your body
Pre and Post Natal Mental Health Concerns
Birth Debrief
A one off, 2 hour Birth Story Reflection & Recovery Session with Kate, created to provide a supportive, confidential space to process and reflect on your childbirth experience.
Are you a new parent feeling a mix of emotions after childbirth?
Are you holding lingering emotions, unanswered questions, or difficult feelings after birth?
Do you find yourself replaying parts of your experience or struggling with how things unfolded?
Do you want a safe space to share, process, and make sense of your birth story?
In a compassionate, trauma informed environment, we’ll gently explore your experience together, acknowledging both the challenges and meaningful moments, while supporting your emotional recovery moving forward.
Book an Appointment
Appointments are available in person at The Coastal Wellness Cottage in East Gosford (Central Coast), online via Telehealth and over the phone. Please use the booking link below and if you are unable to find what you are looking for please email us.