Sense of Identity & Purpose Counselling
Who am I, now that I’m here?
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Whether through life transitions, shifting roles, relationships, or inner change, it’s natural to question who we are and what truly matters. Sometimes, these questions arise slowly—other times, they hit like a wave. Either way, you don’t have to navigate them alone.
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This is a safe and compassionate space to explore your evolving sense of self, identity, purpose, orientation, and direction in life.
when everything changes - or it's you that's changed
Change can be chosen—or arrive unexpectedly. It may come from:
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Career shifts
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Relationship transitions
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Parenthood or childlessness
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Menopause or ageing
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Gender identity or orientation discovery
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Loss, illness, or spiritual crisis
Even joyful change can shake your sense of self. And when change is unwelcome or uncertain, it may stir grief, anxiety, anger, or disconnection.
change and where you find yourself
You may be:
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Re-evaluating your life direction or sense of purpose
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Feeling disconnected from the person you used to be
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Struggling with changing identity, orientation, or gender expression
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Grieving a loss of roles, relationships, or long-held beliefs
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Feeling like you’re “in between” — no longer who you were, not yet who you’ll be
These moments, while difficult, can also open the door to self-compassion, growth, and realignment.
my therapeutic approach:
I hold a woman-centred, trauma-informed space where curiosity, kindness, and embodiment meet.
My practice integrates:
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Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT)
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Somatic psychotherapy — using gentle breath, body awareness, and mindful movement
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Emotional boundary-setting & nervous system regulation
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Tools to support change from a grounded, values-aligned place
This is about helping you feel more at home in yourself — emotionally, physically, spiritually.
counselling for every stage of life
This counselling is inclusive of all gender expressions, life paths and identities.
It is especially supportive if you're:
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In a period of transition and not sure where you’re headed
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Experiencing identity or orientation shifts
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Feeling the impact of midlife or menopause on your sense of self
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Supporting a loved one through their change while trying to understand your own reactions
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Craving space to reflect, reconnect, and reorient
Melbourne:​
Fertile Ground Health Group
33 Smith Street Fitzroy
Macedon Ranges:​
Twentynine Collaborative Allied Health
29 High Street Kyneton
Online:​
via secure telehealth
across Australia
counselling locations:
frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly, with or without a GP mental health care plan.
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Is this service only for women?
No. While I work through a woman-centred lens, I support all individuals navigating identity and life transitions, including gender-diverse clients.
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Can I talk about gender identity and orientation here?
Yes — this is a safe and inclusive space for gender exploration, fluidity, and LGBTQIA+ experiences.