Counselling and therapy services

I offer individual counselling as well as group therapy programs and drumming events for adults in the Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast regions.

Counselling in a safe and supportive space can help with:

Stress, worry and trauma
Grief and loss
Life transitions
Emotional, physical, spiritual, social and psychological pain
Depression, anxiety and other debilitating experiences of living
Relationship difficulties
Developing self-awareness and insight
Exploring conflicts – inside and outside
Self-esteem and confidence
Communication challenges
Cultivating self-love, care and compassion
Confusion, uncertainty, loss of meaning
Identifying your values and beliefs and how they influence and inform your experiences of life and living

Visit the Sessions pages to understand the different types of therapeutic and counselling services I offer.

Some of the group therapy programs and workshops I offer include:

Dream groups – learn how to integrate the wisdom of your dreams into your waking life.
Story-doll making – bring inspiration, intention and purpose to life by joining with others on a creative journey to become who you already are.
Existential discussion groups – therapeutic conversations that constellate around various elements of what it means to be human. Themes discussed may include, life and death, meaning and meaninglessness, connection and isolation, freedom and responsibility.
Rhythm 4 Wellness – semi-structured rhythm drumming therapy sessions that focus on specific themes: communication, working together, self-care, emotional vitality, trust and more. Plus I hold community drumming events for creating connection, having fun and improving overall health through spontaneous in-the-moment music-making. See Events & Workshop page for more information about community events.
DRUMBEAT programs – the world’s leading therapeutic drumming program, DRUMBEAT is an evidence-based program, developed in Perth, West Australia. DRUMBEAT is a 6 to 10-week therapy program incorporating hand drumming, behavioural therapeutic principles and cognitive elements.

External Counselling and Therapy Support Options

If you or someone you know requires immediate support, please call 000. Otherwise, the following services may be able to offer assistance. Reach out if you need support—there is always someone available to listen.

Alcohol & Drug Services

Directline (24/7): 1800 888 236

Family Drug Help (for Family and other loved ones living with a person using drugs or alcohol): 1300 660 068

Women’s Alcohol and Drug Service (WADS) @ The Royal Women’s Hospital: 03 8345 200o

Veterans, Australian Defence Force personnel and their families

Open Arms (24/7): 1800 011 046

Family Violence

Safe Steps (24/7): 1800 015 188

Telephone Support

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue – Depression & Anxiety: 1300 224 636

Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800