
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.
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.
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.

