Counselling for women struggling with the chaos of life
I provide a kind, compassionate and authentic counselling experience to women struggling with the chaos of family, work, relationships, burnout, stress and change.
Using an eclectic approach and evidence-based modalities including Person Centred Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and the work of Brene Brown to name a few I provide a personalised approach to help women find an authentic way to a calmer and more manageable life.
I have a unique approach and provide a relaxed environment where we explore the tough times and ensure we also celebrate the wins.
I am available for individual personal counselling for women, and my specialist areas are working around issues of stress and overwhelm, burnout recovery and prevention, life transitions & change, grief & loss, anxiety, navigating relationships and self-development. My passion is to help women discover who they truly are and learn to value themselves so they can be the best for their loved ones.
Stress & overwhelm
That feeling when everything feels too much and it’s just hard to see where to go or what to do next. I support women to find clarity and learn strategies to help create calm and margin.
Burnout
A common word you probably hear a lot. Burnout is more than tiredness and often creeps up on you. It lasts longer and is often hard to see a way through. I help women recover from burnout and find a new way forward.
Life transitions & change
Change and transitions can be a painful process, and you may feel alone and misunderstood. I support you to navigate the transition and make sense of the changes happening around you.
Grief & loss
The pain and discomfort of grief & loss is deep. There is no one way to grieve & everyone responds differently. I provide a safe space to process the wide range of emotions that come with grief.
Anxiety
Many women struggle with the unknown and sometimes it’s hard to stay present in the moment. I help you find ways to focus on what you can control even though tomorrow is uncertain.
Ambiguous grief
Ambiguous grief is processing the loss of things that are complex and don’t feel like they make sense. I.e. singleness, infertility, unmet dreams & hopes, a missing person. A safe space to honour this loss is important.
Navigating relationships
Women have many relationships to juggle – partner, kids, friends, aging parents, extended family, colleagues, neighbours. I provide a non-judgemental space to make sense of the complexities.
Brené Brown topics
Vulnerability, authenticity, shame vs guilt, worthiness, trust, values, empathy, wholeheartedness, boundaries, the arena. I am a trained specialist in these topics from Brené Brown’s perspective.
Self-care & boundaries
You know you need them but don’t know how to do it. I’m here to help you learn what self-care looks like for you and why boundaries are the best step towards being your kindest self to those around you.
Self-development
Discovering who you are, your values and passions can be a challenge amongst the chaos of life. Finding space to understand yourself will be one of the best gifts you give to yourself and your loved ones.
What can I expect in a counselling session?
Once you’ve made an appointment, I will ask you to complete an intake form to help me understand what you’re seeking support for in preparation for your first session.
The initial session is longer (90 mins) and is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and see if we think we’ll be a good fit. The longer session provides a space to go through some extra elements (such as the intake form and confidentiality) and then it still gives you time to chat about what has brought you to counselling. This session also covers your goals and hopes for counselling, and you’ll learn more about how I work.
Counselling sessions with me involve a person-centred approach where we focus on what is important to you on that day. Any given counselling session may include:
- Psychoeducation and learning about strategies to help or how we process emotion and understand the world.
- Discussion about family of origin.
- Discovering your values.
- Learning concepts such as boundary setting, grounding and calming techniques, self-care exploration and how to embrace your emotions.
- Focusing on the now or exploring things from the past.
Whether you’re having an in-person or online session, the process is the same. You will be met with an authentic, safe and non-judgemental space to process, talk and make sense of the things happening in your life. Sometimes clarity and solutions don’t come immediately, but I will journey with you to learn that it’s okay for things to take time as you find the right and authentic way through.
Where are sessions conducted?
Individual counselling sessions are confidential and available in person at Lifewell NorthEast, Wynn Vale or Online using the Zoom platform.
Counselling Days and Times (By Appointment Only)
Tuesdays in person
Wednesdays & Thursdays online
Session Length and Individual Counselling Fees
Initial session – 90 mins - $180
Subsequent sessions – 60 mins - $130
Working with Anna through counselling and burnout recovery was lifesaving. Anna met me at my lowest place and made space for me to be and become a healthier, boundaried and truer version of myself. Anna’s work is deeply practical, irrevocably necessary and continues to shape my life, even years later.
Emma, 27
