Healing Begins Here

Professional online counselling and evidence-based EMDR therapy — accessible from anywhere in Australia. Compassionate, expert support for trauma, anxiety, grief, and lasting personal growth.

Comprehensive Care for Your Whole Self

My online counselling services create pathways to deeper self-understanding and sustainable personal growth. Through our therapeutic partnership, you’ll build greater self-compassion, emotional resilience, and discover new perspectives on life’s possibilities. Each session strengthens your natural abilities while equipping you with practical, evidence-based tools for navigating life’s complexities — including my specialised EMDR trauma therapy.

Our Specialised Counselling Services

Whether you’re seeking greater self-understanding, processing difficult experiences, or creating positive life changes, we provide expert mental health support with genuine care and clinical expertise. Our person-centred approach ensures your counselling experience is tailored to your unique needs and goals.

• Anxiety & Depression Counselling Evidence-based techniques to develop practical coping strategies, find calm, and reconnect with joy in daily life.
• Trauma Therapy Gentle, evidence-based trauma processing at your pace — building emotional stability and promoting deep healing.
• Grief & Loss Counselling Professional support as you process grief in all its forms, honouring your experience through every complex emotion.
• Life Transition Counselling Expert guidance through significant life changes — menopause, new diagnosis (ADHD/ASD), and other major transitions.
• Stress Management & Resilience Building Practical tools to manage daily stressors while building lasting emotional resilience and balance.
• Crisis & Mental Health Support A safe, non-judgmental space for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as support for families, partners, and loved ones.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a revolutionary, evidence-based psychotherapy that enables individuals to process and heal from traumatic experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories — reducing their emotional intensity and psychological impact.

Imagine freeing yourself from the burden of distressing memories and rewiring your brain’s response to past pain. EMDR therapy offers a faster, more effective path to trauma recovery than conventional counselling approaches.

How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

EMDR therapy works by activating your brain’s natural healing process through bilateral stimulation. During sessions you will:

• Process traumatic memories safely in a carefully controlled, supportive therapeutic environment
• Reduce emotional distress attached to memories, bringing lasting relief
• Develop healthier coping mechanisms and new ways of responding to triggers
• Rewire neural pathways, allowing your brain’s natural healing process to create lasting positive change

Our Bilateral Stimulation Techniques

At Family Connection Counselling we use three bilateral stimulation techniques for online sessions. You choose which feels most comfortable, or use a combination of all three.

• Eye Movement We use a specialised eye movement and audio-processing program for online sessions, guiding your brain through the natural reprocessing of memories.
• Audio Processing Bilateral audio tones delivered through headphones provide another effective pathway for stimulating the brain’s natural healing and memory reprocessing ability.
• Butterfly Hug (Tapping) You’ll be taught the butterfly hug technique — a gentle self-tapping method you activate during memory processing. Many clients find this grounding and empowering.

Who Can Benefit from EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy is highly effective for treating a wide range of mental health conditions and life challenges:

Trauma & PTSD

• Complex trauma survivors
• Childhood abuse recovery
• Accident and injury trauma
• Medical trauma processing
• Military and first responder PTSD

Anxiety & Depression

• Panic attacks and phobias
• Social anxiety disorders
• Generalised anxiety
• Depression linked to trauma
• Stress-related physical symptoms

Life Challenges

• Grief and loss processing
• Relationship difficulties
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Performance anxiety
• Feeling emotionally “stuck”

Online EMDR Therapy Across Australia

Access professional EMDR therapy from anywhere in Australia through secure online sessions. As a qualified EMDR therapist, I provide the same highly effective treatment online as in-person — so distance is never a barrier to healing. Whether you’re in a major city or a rural area, expert trauma care is just a video call away.

Benefits of Online EMDR:

• Accessible from the comfort of home
• Flexible scheduling to suit your life
• Same therapeutic effectiveness as in-person sessions
• Private and fully confidential
• Australia-wide availability
• No travel required

Why Choose Family Connection Counselling for EMDR?

• EMDRAA Full Member Full member of the EMDR Association of Australia, meeting the highest standards of professional practice.
• Specialised EMDR Training Advanced training in EMDR therapy methodology, ensuring expert and effective treatment for every client.
• Trauma-Informed Approach Every session is delivered with sensitivity, safety, and deep respect for your healing journey.
• Evidence-Based Treatment Methods Recognised by the WHO, the Australian Psychological Society, and leading health organisations worldwide.
• Compassionate, Professional Care Genuine warmth and clinical expertise — because healing flourishes in a relationship built on trust.

EMDR & Counselling Session Fees

• Wellness Ally — 55minute session – $180 Wellness Ally invites you to invest in your own healing while paying it forward for others. Choosing this tier helps sustain Wellness Access, ensuring EMDR support remains within reach for our community.
• Wellness Ally — 55minute session – $160 Wellness Ally reflects a meaningful commitment to community care. This tier helps sustain access to EMDR support for those who need it most, alongside your own investment in growth and self-determination.
• Wellness Access — 55minute session – $140 Wellness Access ensures that financial circumstances never stand in the way of your healing. This tier is made possible by our Wellness Ally community, so you can begin your EMDR journey with the same confidence and care as every client.
• Private health insurance rebates available
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) welcome
• Approved counsellor for NSW Victim’s Support Scheme

For more information, visit EMDR Association of Australia

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

Take the first step toward trauma recovery and emotional healing. Book your confidential session today and discover how this powerful, evidence-based treatment can transform your life.