Evidence-Based Counselling Services

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, or simply feeling stuck—you’re not alone. You deserve a space to feel heard, supported, and guided toward meaningful change.

As a qualified psychotherapist, I provide counselling services for adults (18+) in a warm, practical, and integrative way. I tailor therapy using a blend of proven approaches, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT, DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), NLP, and Polyvagal Theory, so we can meet your goals with clarity and care.

Issues I Commonly Support Clients With

💬 Worry & Overthinking

🔥 Anger & Emotional Regulation

  • Emotional overwhelm or shutdown

  • Difficulty expressing or controlling anger

  • DBT-informed tools for distress tolerance & mindfulness

  • Support for navigating intense emotional states

🌪 Trauma & Nervous System Dysregulation

  • Complex trauma or single-incident PTSD

  • Emotional flashbacks, hypervigilance or numbing

  • Childhood trauma & attachment wounds (CPTSD)

  • Polyvagal-informed therapy for nervous system support

🌿 Low Mood & Loss of Motivation

  • Depression, disconnection, or emotional flatness

  • Loss of meaning or identity

  • Support for rebuilding hope, purpose, and inner strength

🧠 Stress-Linked Health Concerns

  • IBS, tension headaches, or fatigue

  • Tinnitus and somatic responses to stress

  • Gut-brain axis and emotional wellbeing

  • Mind-body approaches to support physical symptoms

🧭 Confidence, Boundaries & Self-Esteem

  • Harsh inner critic, perfectionism, or people-pleasing

  • Setting boundaries and building self-worth


🧠 A Special Note on DBT

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is especially helpful if you’re dealing with emotional intensity, interpersonal difficulties, or chronic stress patterns. I offer DBT-informed counselling services that include:

  • Distress tolerance

  • Emotion regulation

  • Mindfulness and body awareness

  • Interpersonal effectiveness

These strategies help you respond—not react—and build lasting emotional resilience. Learn more about the evidence behind Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) from the National Institute of Mental Health.


Flexible Counselling Services – Online & In-Person

Sessions are available online via Zoom or face-to-face in my calm, supportive therapy space in Payneham, South Australia. No referral is needed—just a willingness to begin.

Ready to Get Started? If you’re ready to feel seen, supported, and start making meaningful change, I’d love to work with you.

How DBT-Informed Counselling Can Help You Thrive

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to help people navigate intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and develop long-term coping skills. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT is now widely used for a range of issues—including anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, self-harming behaviours, and interpersonal conflict.

In my DBT-informed counselling services, I integrate core DBT principles to help you feel more grounded, present, and in control. We’ll work together to explore what’s triggering emotional overwhelm and learn how to respond—rather than react—in moments of stress or conflict.

At the heart of DBT are four key skill areas:

  • Mindfulness – Becoming more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment.

  • Distress Tolerance – Learning to ride the wave of discomfort without resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms.

  • Emotion Regulation – Understanding the function of emotions and developing strategies to manage them in a balanced way.

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness – Building assertiveness and communication skills to create more respectful, connected relationships.

If you often feel “too much,” “not enough,” or stuck in emotional highs and lows, DBT can provide structure, clarity, and hope. It’s not about changing who you are—it’s about helping you respond to life with more choice and confidence.

My approach to DBT is warm, flexible, and tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking to manage anxiety, work through trauma, or feel more in control of your emotions, DBT offers practical tools that you can apply in everyday life.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your emotions or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, DBT-informed counselling can help you find balance, clarity, and calm. Let’s work together to build skills that support your growth and wellbeing.

👉 Book Your Initial Consultation Today – and take the first step toward a more empowered you.

ADDRESS

lvl 1/296 Payneham Rd, PAYNEHAM SA 

ONLINE > ZOOM

Phone