Therapy & Counselling
Thoughtful, Integrative Therapy for Complex Lives
Individual, couple, and family therapy for adults and young people navigating neurodiversity, trauma, identity, and relational difficulty. In-person in Perth or via telehealth anywhere in Australia.
My Approach
Therapy that honours both the evidence and the experience.
I work integratively, drawing on attachment theory, schema therapy, polyvagal theory, Jungian depth psychology, and contemporary neuroscience. This means therapy is not limited to a single model or protocol — it is shaped by your particular needs, history, and way of being in the world.
I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults whose experiences have been pathologised rather than understood, and with people carrying the weight of complex trauma or difficult family systems.
Lasting change requires more than symptom management. It requires an honest encounter with the patterns, wounds, and defences that shape how you relate to yourself and others.
Areas of Focus
I work with a range of concerns, with particular depth in the following areas.
ADHD & Executive Function
Adults and young people navigating ADHD, executive function difficulties, rejection sensitivity, and the emotional dimensions of neurodevelopmental difference.
Autism & Late Diagnosis
Neurodiversity-affirming support for adults exploring or adjusting to an autism diagnosis. Unmasking, identity, sensory processing, and social fatigue.
Complex Trauma & CPTSD
Therapeutic work with developmental trauma, relational abuse, dissociation, and the long-term effects of childhood neglect and invalidation.
Anxiety & Depression
Evidence-based and depth-oriented approaches to anxiety, depression, burnout, and the comorbid presentations common in neurodivergent and trauma-affected adults.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Support for adults recovering from relationships marked by narcissistic dynamics, coercive control, and chronic emotional invalidation. Rebuilding identity, trust, and relational capacity.
Relationship & Family Difficulties
Individual, couple, and family therapy for people navigating high-conflict relationships, co-parenting challenges, separation, and family-of-origin wounds.
What to Expect
Starting therapy can feel uncertain. Here is what the process looks like.
Before Your First Session
- No GP referral is required to see a PACFA-registered counsellor.
- Complete the contact form or email to arrange an initial appointment.
- A brief intake questionnaire will be sent before your first session.
Your First Session
- An initial session (55 minutes for individual therapy; 85 minutes for couple, family, and family-inclusive work) focused on understanding your situation and goals.
- We will discuss your history, current concerns, and what you hope to achieve.
- Together we will determine whether this is the right therapeutic fit for you.
Ongoing Therapy
- Sessions are typically weekly or fortnightly: 55 minutes for individual and family-inclusive therapy, 75 minutes for couple and family sessions.
- Therapy is tailored to your needs; there is no fixed program or set number of sessions.
- Progress is reviewed regularly so that the work stays meaningful and aligned with your goals.
Practical Details
Session Format
Individual, couple, family, and family-inclusive therapy. Weekly or fortnightly scheduling available.
Location
In-person in Perth, Western Australia. Telehealth (video) available Australia-wide.
Fees
Therapy from $200 per session — see the full fee schedule below. A complimentary 20-minute initial phone consultation is available. PACFA counsellors are not currently eligible for Medicare rebates; some private health funds offer partial Extras rebates.
Referrals
No GP referral is required. Self-referral is welcome. For supervision enquiries, visit the supervision page.
Fee Schedule
Private fee for service. No GP referral required; self-referral is welcome.
| Service | Initial session | Ongoing session |
|---|---|---|
| Individual therapy | 55 min · $200 | 55 min · $200 |
| Couple therapy | 85 min · $310 | 75 min · $275 |
| Family therapy | 85 min · $310 | 75 min · $275 |
| Family-inclusive therapy | 85 min · $310 | 55 min · $200 |
| Clinical supervision | — | 60 min · $180 |
| Initial phone consultation | 20 min · Free | — |
Family-inclusive therapy keeps you as the primary client and engages family member(s) as needed to support your work — distinct from family therapy, where the family system itself is the client.
PACFA counsellors are not currently eligible for Medicare rebates under the Better Access scheme. Some private health funds offer partial rebates under Extras cover; receipts are provided for claiming purposes.
Interested in Therapy?
The practice is currently at capacity. You are welcome to submit a waitlist enquiry and I will be in touch when availability opens.
Crisis Support: If you are in crisis or need immediate help, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), or call 000 in an emergency.