Hi, I’m Amy.
I am a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), holding a Graduate Diploma in Counselling (GradDipCouns) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSc Psych). I work as a school counsellor on the Sapphire Coast in NSW alongside private practice, supporting children, adolescents and adults. As part of my ACA registration, I engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
My areas of special interest include anxiety and panic disorder, depression, trauma and PTSD.
My background in nursing brings a strong understanding of how stress and emotions can manifest physically, which influences how I support clients to notice and respond to these patterns. Our struggles often make sense when we consider what we’ve been through. It can feel like something is wrong with us, but often it’s our mind and body’s way of coping with difficult experiences. My own lived experience has deepened how I understand and apply what I've learned professionally, shaping the way I practise as a counsellor.
My Approach
There is no single therapeutic approach that suits everyone or every situation. My practice draws on a range of different evidence-based approaches, tailored to your individual needs, experiences, and goals. Depending on what you’re working through, this might mean focusing on one approach or combining a few, based on what feels most relevant and helpful.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helps you change your relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than fighting or avoiding them, so you can move towards what matters most to you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Explores the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, helping you notice unhelpful patterns and develop more helpful ways of responding to them.
Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)
Uses play as a natural way for children to express and work through emotions and experiences in their own way and at their own pace.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Builds practical skills to help manage emotions, cope with distress, practise mindfulness, and navigate relationships more effectively.
Solutions-Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Focuses on your strengths and what’s already working, helping you identify practical, achievable steps toward the future you want.