Practical Therapy for Overwhelming Life Experiences

Specialised support for complex trauma, family violence, anxiety, and grief. Offering neurodivergent-affirming therapy and post-diagnosis coaching for clients across Australia.
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Qualified & Experienced Specialist

Accessible Nationwide Telehealth

Personalised Care

Multilingual Service

Accessible, Gap-Equivalent Fees

Direct Access & No Waitlists

A Safe Space to Untangle Life’s Hardest Moments

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

– Maya Angelou

SoulShine Counselling

Living with anxiety, grief, or trauma is exhausting. Finding help shouldn’t be.

When you are dealing with complex trauma or family violence, daily life can feel overwhelming. These experiences change how you view yourself and your relationships.

SoulShine Counselling offers a secure, confidential online space to pause and make sense of it all. Here, you can speak openly and be heard without judgment. Together, we will respect your history, look at what you are experiencing right now, and help you find the clarity to take practical steps forward.

My approach is collaborative and built on proven, evidence-based methods. I focus entirely on your specific needs, identifying the strengths you already have and developing new, practical tools to create lasting change in your life.

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Counselling Room

Complex Trauma

Family Violence

Trauma Therapy

Grief & Loss

Online Counselling

Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

Anxiety Therapy

Recovering from Abuse

Neurodivergent Identity

Building Self-Worth

Relationship Stress

Our Services

Prioritising Your Wellbeing

Complex Trauma Counselling

A non-judgemental, dependable space to process painful past experiences, understand their impact, and regain control of your life.

Family Violence Counselling

A highly confidential space to find safety, process what you have endured, and map out your next practical steps forward.

Neurodivergent Affirming Counselling & Coaching

A respectful, validating space designed to help you understand your unique brain, leverage your strengths, and navigate a world built for neurotypicals.

Counselling for Anxiety

A calm, practical space to quiet a racing mind, manage daily overwhelm, and regain your peace of mind.

Grief Counselling

A supportive space to process the heavy weight of loss, deeply honour your feelings, and navigate life at your own pace.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Counselling

A culturally respectful space to talk through your experiences with someone who understands your language, background, values, and traditions.

Note: Counselling is offered in English, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada.

Can’t find the specific support you need?

Reach out to me for a personalized consultation to see how we can work together.

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose SoulShine Counselling?

At SoulShine Counselling, I provide a gentle, collaborative space paced to match your unique healing journey. My focus is on unpacking long-standing patterns and equipping you with practical tools, built on the core belief that you possess the inner strength to heal and thrive.

Personalised, Client-Led Care

My support adapts to your unique situation, not the other way around. I pace our sessions to match your comfort and your specific needs.

Culturally Responsive & Multilingual

A welcoming space where your diverse background and nuanced family dynamics are intuitively understood. I proudly offer therapy in English, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada.

Actionable, Evidence-Based Strategies

Therapy with me moves beyond just talking. I blend specialist clinical expertise with practical tools you can implement in your daily life, ensuring your care is both safe and highly effective.

Direct Access, Zero Waitlists

Your mental health shouldn’t be put on hold. I offer direct access to specialized support without the frustration of long waiting periods.

Flexible Nationwide Telehealth

Expert care that fits seamlessly into your life. Access specialized, confidential counselling from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in Australia.

Accessible, Transparent Fees

I believe quality mental health support shouldn’t add to your stress. I offer accessible, gap-equivalent pricing to make consistent care achievable for you.

Our Process

What to Expect: How It Works

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01
Initial consultation:
Free 15-minute call

This is a relaxed opportunity for us to connect, discuss what you are looking for, and see if I am the right fit for your needs. There is absolutely no pressure and no obligation to book a full session.

02
Scheduling Your Sessions

Flexible Options You are completely in control of your timeline. While some clients start with six 1-hour sessions to focus on a specific goal, your support can be short-term or long-term depending entirely on your needs. There are no upfront commitments or lock-in contracts—you simply pay for each session as you go.

03
Tailored Therapy:
Focused on you

We will work together to explore your lived experiences and priorities. My goal is to figure out what truly resonates with you and adapt our therapeutic tools to seamlessly fit exactly where you are in your life right now.

Testimonials

Words From My Clients

  • Deep Insights & Meaningful Discovery
    “I have spoken to so many therapists and psychologists in the past, but I have never explored or uncovered the kinds of insights I did with you.”
    A parent healing from childhood neglect
  • Life-Changing Tools & Clarity
    “The practical resources and psychoeducation made so much sense to me. I only wish I had known these things earlier in my life, but I am incredibly grateful to have this understanding now.”
    Anonymous Client
  • Healing Beyond the Surface
    “Thank you for being such a massive part of my healing journey, and for truly understanding the complexities of family violence. I initially came to therapy just to process a recent breakup, but I never realized I could actually heal my relational dynamics as a whole.”
    Adult Survivor of Family Violence
  • Breaking Generational Cycles
    “I originally came to therapy to process family violence, anxiety, and panic attacks. Even though I had an ADHD diagnosis, I refused medication because I felt broken. Through our work, I have not only healed from the trauma and started honoring my own needs in relationships, but I also felt empowered to re-engage with my psychiatrist for my ADHD. When my psychiatrist saw me recently, she said, ‘You look like a completely different person compared to when I first diagnosed you.’
    Beyond my own growing self-esteem, I am now creating a home environment where my children understand their own sensory needs and fully accept themselves. I’m able to give them the validation I never received growing up. Thank you!”
    A neurodivergent mother of neurodivergent children
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FAQs

Your Questions, Answered

Getting Started & Logistics

You can easily book a free 15-minute consultation directly through the booking page on my website. Alternatively, feel free to email me or use the contact form with a few times that work for you, and I will call you back. This call is a relaxed, low-pressure opportunity for us to connect. We will briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, you can ask any questions about my approach, and we can determine if we are a good fit. There is absolutely no obligation to book a full session afterwards.

A standard therapeutic session is 60 minutes long. This provides ample time to check in, explore what is on your mind, unpack long-standing patterns, and discuss practical strategies without ever feeling rushed.

Because everyone’s journey is unique, there is no set formula. You are completely in control of how long you choose to stay in therapy, and there is never any upfront financial or contractual commitment. Some clients find that 6 to 10 sessions are enough to navigate a current challenge, while others choose longer-term therapy to gently unpack deeper, generational patterns. We will regularly review our progress to ensure our work together continues to serve you. You simply pay as you go and can pause or conclude therapy whenever it feels right.

I understand that life happens and schedules change. If you need to cancel or reschedule, I simply ask for at least 24 hours’ notice. This allows me to offer that time slot to another client who may be waiting for support. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a fee (please see my policy page for full details).

Fees, Medicare & Insurance

A standard 60-minute session is $135 AUD. Payment is required at the time you book your appointment, and I securely accept payments via bank transfer.

Currently in Australia, private counselling services are not covered under the Medicare Better Access scheme, meaning Mental Health Care Plans cannot be used for rebates. However, this offers several distinct advantages for you:

  • You do not need a GP referral or a diagnosis to see me.
  • There are no limits or caps on how many sessions you can have.
  • Your therapeutic records remain completely private and do not need to be shared with Medicare. Because I cannot offer bulk billing, my $135 session fee is intentionally structured to be gap-equivalent, meaning it closely matches the out-of-pocket gap payment you would typically expect to pay after receiving a Medicare rebate at other clinics.

Many private health funds do provide rebates for counselling, depending on your provider and level of cover. I am a registered provider with [insert relevant funds, e.g., Medibank, Bupa, ahm, ARHG]. I highly recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm if your specific policy includes counselling.

My Clinical Approach

Being trauma-informed means I deeply understand how past trauma, neglect, or family violence impacts your nervous system and your relational patterns today. My focus is always on your safety and pacing. Being neuroaffirming means I view neurodivergence as a natural variation in the way human brains work, not as something broken that needs to be “fixed.” I work with you to understand your specific sensory and energetic needs, rather than trying to force you into neurotypical expectations.

My practice is integrative, meaning I draw from several evidence-based methodologies to suit what works best for you. This includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Somatic (body-based) Therapy. Rather than forcing you into a rigid, one-size-fits-all framework, I adapt these approaches to naturally match how you process the world.

Yes. A significant part of my practice is dedicated to supporting adult survivors of family violence and relational trauma, as well as working with neurodivergent individuals. I am also deeply passionate about helping parents navigate their own healing journeys while building supportive, validating environments for their children.

I hold a Master of Counselling from Monash University and am a Level-2 registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This registration guarantees that I adhere to a strict ethical framework, maintain professional insurance, and actively engage in ongoing clinical supervision and professional development.

No. My practice is strictly focused on providing a safe, highly confidential space for therapeutic healing. I do not provide legal assessments, court reports, custody recommendations, or support letters for legal proceedings. If you require documentation for court, it is best to engage a forensic psychologist or a specialist legal assessor.


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At SoulShine Counselling, I provide a gentle, collaborative space paced to match your unique healing journey. My focus is on unpacking long-standing patterns and equipping you with practical tools, built on the core belief that you possess the inner strength to heal and thrive.

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