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Hi, I'm Susan.

Holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist · Geilston Bay
Welcome to my space, a place where you can feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
My Path

A Path Shaped by Lived Experience

My path to becoming a holistic counsellor was a deliberate choice, born out of a natural passion for people. Before retraining in my late 40s, I spent over two decades working in high-level corporate support and five-star hospitality roles. While these environments differed significantly, the core of my work has always centred on being in meaningful, authentic service to others.

I know firsthand what it feels like to navigate dark, overwhelming valleys, because I've quite literally journeyed through those places.

My approach is also shaped by my own early lived experience, during which time I faced trauma, as well as significant grief and loss. I bring a real, deep empathy to our sessions that is both academically grounded and humanly understood.
Our Work Together

How We Will Work Together

I believe that your mind, body, emotions, and spirit are all intimately interconnected. My session style is warm, open, focused, and deeply compassionate. We will explore your lived experience together with gentle and non-judgmental curiosity.

I believe in a curated therapeutic approach, tailored just for you. We work side-by-side to unlock your inner strengths and to help you build practical, real-world skills and effective personal strategies.

I will encourage creative, experiential "homework" exercises between sessions. This ensures the insights we discover together in conversation are transformed into lasting, beneficial everyday habits.
Areas of Special Interest

Where I Can Support You

I support clients through many common modern-day challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout. I am also passionate about the following interrelated specialisations:

Life Transitions

Navigating mid-life pivots, career changes, or shifting identities.

Grief & Loss

Walking through the heavy, complex spaces of losing a loved one or a way of life.

Relationship Difficulties

Facilitating reconnections and building healthier boundaries with others.

Self-Development

Exploring positive human potential to cultivate calm, meaning, purpose, and vibrant vitality for your whole life.
Qualifications

The Training Behind the Care

Academic Qualifications
Master of Counselling
Monash University · In Progress
Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling
Ikon Institute
Diploma of Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Asian Studies)
Victoria University
Professional Memberships
The Australian Counselling Association
ACA
Holistic Therapists Australia Inc.
HTA
Take the First Step

Let's Begin Your Journey Together

If you're ready for a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and valued, I'd love to hear from you.
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