The Gentle Counsellor

02/06/2026

We now understand that secure attachment is not a personality trait a child is born with. It is an experience that they are shaped into through thousands of small moments of connection with their caregivers.

Children who develop secure attachment in infancy show significantly better outcomes across a wide range of domains:

•Greater emotional regulation and resilience in the face of stress
•Higher social competence and quality of peer relationships
•Better academic performance and cognitive flexibility
•Reduced rates of anxiety, depression, and behavioural difficulties
•Greater capacity for empathy and perspective-taking
•Healthier adult romantic relationships
•More responsive parenting in the next generation (continuing the cycle of secure attachment)

29/05/2026

So proud to have achieved my big goal for this year, which was to get my Australian Counselling Association (ACA) registration to Level 3!

11/05/2026

💚 Some exciting news and a change I have been wanting to make for a long time.

I have updated my session fees, and I am so happy to share that not only have my rates come down, but I am now offering a sliding scale for individual sessions.

Here is what that looks like: (more information can be found on my website)

🌿 Individual sessions
$160 — full fee (standard rate)
$110 — reduced rate
$60 — community rate

🌿 Couple sessions
$200 — fixed rate

The sliding scale works on trust and honesty. You choose the rate that genuinely reflects your financial situation meaning there is no proof, no paperwork, no judgment.

In a time when everything costs more and money feels tighter for so many people, I didn't want the cost of support to be another thing working against you.

If you have been thinking about reaching out but have been held back by cost, I hope this helps. You can book directly through my website (I will link in comment below), or send me a message if you have any questions first. 💚

And in case you didn't know, all sessions are held online so you can access support from wherever feels safest and most comfortable for you.

If you have private health insurance, I am Bupa recognised and plan to add more providers this year.

24/02/2026

Circle of Security is relevant at all ages and stages ✨

What Circle of Security offers when your child has grown up but the relationship is still growing Your 28-year-old daughter calls, upset about a work conflict. Part of you wants to jump in with solutions. Another part wonders if you should say anything at all. You love her fiercely, but navigating t...

24/01/2026

There's a moment every parent knows intimately: a child looks up, eyes bright and searching, after stacking the final block or finishing their drawing.

There’s that smile and then, almost automatically, "Good job!"

It's warm, well-intentioned, and genuinely loving. But what if that moment is really your child asking: "Do you see ME? Do I matter?"

When we shift from evaluating what our children DO to delighting in who they ARE, something beautiful happens. They stop performing for approval and start discovering their own worth.

It's not about perfect parenting. It's about presence. It's about letting your delight in your child lead the way.

Read our latest blog to discover how this simple shift transforms everyday moments: https://zurl.co/EHhI8

26/12/2025

20/12/2025

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Friendly holiday reminder 👀

These five things are not invited for the rest of 2025, and honestly, we’re better off without them all year round. 👏🫢

Follow for gentle reminders around food, body image, and ditching diet culture this holiday season and beyond ✨

05/12/2025

Time Outs may not be working the way we think they are.

When your child is having a meltdown, their brain is only focused on finding safety - not learning lessons. They can't access wisdom or logic in those big emotional moments because that part of their brain simply isn't developed yet.

Here's what we're learning: children don't learn to self-soothe alone. They learn to regulate WITH you, through your calm presence and connection.

We call this "Time In," a relationship-based approach that builds security while still providing structure.

Read the full blog to discover this brain-based alternative: https://zurl.co/rsM4E

17/11/2025

Sending much compassion to those who know this pain. 💔💔
New retreat details @ linktr.ee/natepost
I’m glad you’re here! 🫶✨💞

13/11/2025

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