Individual Counselling

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We can talk about so many things in counselling sessions, so it can be hard to figure out where to begin.

Counselling doesn't have to be for when you are experiencing a crisis; it can be a space to explore and unpack different parts of yourself, reflect on experiences that you've had that you haven't been able to share with anyone, or a space to get some support around making a big decision in your life. It can also be a space to vent, laugh, cry - whatever needs to come out!

Everything that's shared in the counselling room is confidential and private, and I take that very seriously. All information about you is stored securely through the CRM system Zanda Health, and through good old fashioned lock and key with my paper notes (yes, I still take hand-written notes). I don't use AI during session or to summarise my notes at the end of session. You can read more about the extent of my AI use in my practice here. 

 

In our first session together, we will do an 'intake', which involves me asking you a bunch of questions to get to know more about:
 

• The support you are currently looking for

• What has worked in the past with other therapists (and what hasn't!)

• Session styles that work for you (structured or free flowing)

• Systems and environments that you live in

• Your support networks 

• Your special interests!
   

If you are wondering whether I might be a good fit to support you, here are some common themes that come up during therapy sessions - but by no means is this an exhaustive list of things that we can explore together.

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Neurodivergence & Capacity Building:
 

• Exploring ways to increase interoceptive awareness of the body 

• Undertaking a sensory profile assessment to learn about what sensory input you need

• Support to navigate interpersonal conflicts and challenges

• Support with complex, values-based decision making

• Exploring alternative forms of communication

• Support with self-advocacy across multiple settings

• Support to understand and navigate complex healthcare and welfare systems (eg. Centrelink, Public/Private Healthcare, NDIS)

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Consent, Communication, and Relationships
 

• Understanding and practicing enthusiastic consent

• Improving communication strategies within relationships

• Exploring what healthy relationships look like and how to identify 'green flags'

• Exploring what unhealthy relationships look like and how to identity 'red flags'

• Exploring neurodivergent communication styles in relationships

• Exploring non-monogamous relationship structures and how to navigate them (eg. open relationships, consensual non-monogamy, polyamory)

• Exploring AI chatbots and parasocial relationships
   

Gender Identity and Expression
 

• Exploring trans and gender-diverse identities and expressions

• Exploring engaging with intimacy and sexuality in a gender-affirming way

• Unpacking the influence of gender roles on self-identity, relationships and sexual dynamics

• Exploring the use of gender-affirming garments to support gender expression
   

Sexual Health and Wellness
 

• Understanding your libido and how it works

• Exploring the intersection of interoception and sex

• Support to understand your sensory needs during intimacy, foreplay and sex

• Exploring strategies to alleviate pain or discomfort during sex

• Exploring strategies to manage erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation

• Unpacking challenges in achieving orgasm and exploring solutions

• Exploring options for sex toys and assistive technology for pleasure

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Sexual Identity and Exploration
 

• Exploring and understanding diverse sexual identities

• Exploring and unpacking different types of attraction

• Exploring kinks and fetishes (including BDSM)

• Navigating finding and engaging with people in the kink community

• Exploring engaging with pornography and erotic content

• Navigating sex work and societal stigmas
   

Trauma-Informed Support
 

• Helping to rebuild feelings of trust, safety and and autonomy in the body

• Unpacking impacts of complex trauma on your relationship with yourself and others

• Support with safety planning throughout experiences of domestic violence

• Support with processing and healing from experiences of domestic violence

• Referrals to LGBTQIA+ inclusive domestic violence organisations for high risk support

• Supporting re-engagement with intimacy and sexuality after experiences of sexual violence and trauma

• Exploring kink and fetishes after experiences of sexual violence and trauma 

 

Sexual Education and Development
 

• Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ inclusive and age-appropriate sexual development and education

• Engaging with intimacy and sexuality while living with a physical disability or chronic illness

• Navigating sexting, online dating and 'the apps' in a safer way

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