Youth Counselling

Person-centred, holistic counselling for children, teens and youth. Specialising in art therapy, play therapy, psycho-education, nervous system support, emotional & social skills. Creating vibrant futures for young people.

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How does this work?

I work with children and teenagers aged 8–18 years old, offering a warm, supportive and person-centred approach to counselling. Together, we explore their relationship to themselves and the world around them, while focusing on their strengths, interests and individual needs. Sessions are designed to support young people in building the emotional and social skills they need to feel more confident, connected and resilient in everyday life.

My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed and non-pathologising, and is grounded in openness, acceptance and curiosity. I create a safe and explorative space where young people can feel heard, seen and supported to express themselves freely while developing a deeper understanding of their inner world.

Sessions may include a range of therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the child or teen, including art therapy, play therapy, movement-based therapy, psycho-education, nervous system support, Zones of Regulation, emotional awareness and social skills development. I work collaboratively with each young person at their own pace, supporting emotional regulation, self-awareness, confidence and healthy coping strategies.

Sessions are 60 minutes long and are offered both in person and online. I currently practice from a private space in the Byron Industrial Estate on Mondays, with online sessions available Tuesdays and Fridays. Depending on the needs of the child and family, I may also be able to offer sessions within the home or school environment.

Therapeutic Modalities used:

  • Art Therapy

    Art therapy involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, colouring, or sculpting to help you express your inner world. The nonverbal messages, symbols, and metaphors often found in these art forms, can support you to a better understanding of your feelings.

  • Play Therapy

    Play therapy is a gentle, developmentally appropriate therapeutic approach that uses play, creativity and imagination to help children express emotions, process experiences and build emotional, social and self-regulation skills in a safe and supportive environment.

  • Movement Therapy

    Movement therapy is a body-based therapeutic approach that uses movement, gesture and physical expression to help children and teens process emotions, release tension and build a deeper awareness of their body and nervous system. It supports emotional regulation, self-expression and connection between mind and body in a safe and supportive way.

  • Zones of Regulation

    The Zones of Regulation is a gentle framework that helps children and teens build emotional awareness by understanding and identifying different feelings, energy levels and nervous system states. It supports young people to develop self-regulation skills, coping tools and a greater understanding of their emotions and behaviours.

  • Process-Oriented Psychology

    Process-Oriented Psychology (also known as Process Work) is a psychotherapeutic modality that focuses on understanding the human experience through the present moment. It does this by working with the entire spectrum of human consciousness through the sensory experience.

  • Internal Family Systems

    IFS identifies that we are made up of different sub-personalities (parts), each with its own unique beliefs and qualities. IFS focuses on healing the wounded parts and restoring mental balance and harmony by changing the dynamics that create discord among the sub-personalities and the Self.

  • Somatic Therapy

    Somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body. It involves accessing the felt sense, which can include sensations, emotions and feelings as a way to process and resolve trauma. This kind of intervention work with the the nervous system and the body's wisdom.

  • Polyvagal Theory

    Polyvagal Theory is a map that describes the physiological & psychological states which underlie our daily behaviour. It helps us understand how it is that trauma lives in the body and continues to shape our world. It emphasises the role the autonomic nervous system , particularly the vagus nerve.

I am a registered psychotherapist and counsellor with experience supporting children and adolescents in both private practice and school settings. Alongside my private practice, I currently work as a counsellor across two different schools locally in the Northern Rivers, supporting young people with emotional wellbeing, relationships, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation and life challenges.