The Heart Behind Innercircle Counselling
A Little About Me
Over the years, I've come to believe that most people are doing the best they can with what they've learned, experienced, and carried. The anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, burnout, or relationship struggles that bring someone to counselling rarely appear out of nowhere. More often, they are part of a story that deserves to be understood with compassion rather than judgement.
My role isn't to tell you who you should be or how you should live your life. Instead, I offer a safe and supportive space where we can slow down together, make sense of what has shaped you, and explore what might help you move forward.
I consider it a privilege to sit alongside people as they reconnect with their strengths, develop greater self-awareness, and discover new ways of responding to life's challenges. Again and again, I see that meaningful change begins not with criticism, but with understanding.
Outside the counselling room, I'm a wife, mum and grandma who loves family time, coffee with friends, time by the water, and escaping to the country whenever I can. These ordinary parts of life continue to shape the way I understand people, relationships, loss, growth, and what it means to keep showing up when life feels hard.
My Christian faith is an important part of who I am and remains a source of strength, perspective, and hope in both my life and work.
Based in Brisbane, I offer counselling services for adults, both in-person and online.
"Again and again, I see that meaningful change begins not with criticism, but with understanding."
How I Work
Counselling isn't about fixing you. It's about creating space to understand what has shaped you, what is keeping you stuck, and what might help you move forward.
Every person who walks through my door brings a different story. For that reason, I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we'll work at a pace that feels right for you, exploring your experiences with curiosity, compassion, and practical support.
You might find yourself:
• Understanding patterns that keep showing up in your life and relationships
• Learning new ways to respond to anxiety, overwhelm, or self-criticism
• Exploring the stories you've come to believe about yourself
• Developing greater self-awareness and self-compassion
• Reconnecting with your strengths, values, and sense of direction
Above all, I want counselling to feel like a safe place where you can show up exactly as you are.
Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies
PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor
Training & Professional Memberships
How I Think About Healing and Change
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to counselling. Over the years, I have been drawn to approaches that help people understand themselves with greater compassion, reconnect with their strengths, and move towards meaningful change. While every counselling journey is different, these are some of the ideas that often shape our work together.
Learning to respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings
Sometimes the goal isn't getting rid of anxiety, fear, or self-doubt. It's learning how to make room for those experiences while continuing to move towards what matters most.
Exploring the stories that shape your life
Many of us carry beliefs about ourselves that were formed long ago. Together we can explore where those stories came from and whether they still fit.
Understanding the connection between mind and body
Stress, trauma, and overwhelm often show up in the body as much as the mind. Learning to notice and respond to these experiences can be an important part of healing.
