Cancer & life-altering diagnosis support
Whether you’re navigating a cancer or other life-altering diagnosis, the psychological impact can be profound. You might be coping outwardly while internally holding fear, uncertainty, grief, anger or exhaustion.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults at any stage — from diagnosis and treatment through to survivorship or supporting a loved one. My approach is relational, grounded and practical, creating a space where you don’t have to hold it all together.
I have been involved with Quest for Life Foundation programs since 2014, designed specifically for people facing life-altering diagnoses, including cancer. I also have the lived experience of a brain cancer diagnosis. Together, we can gently process what’s happening and find ways to navigate the emotional and existential challenges that arise.
Other areas of expertise
I also work with a wide range of experiences that don’t require a diagnosis. Many of the people I support are high-functioning on the outside, yet internally feeling overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted.
This may include navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, or a general sense of disconnection from yourself or your life. I also draw on my background in corporate environments, supporting professionals and leaders managing stress, pressure and competing demands.
You don’t need a label or diagnosis to seek my support, just a sense that something isn’t quite right, or you’re searching for a different way of doing things, or you feel like you don’t know who you are anymore if you’re moving through a life transition.
Finding the right practitioner matters when you’re working to heal the body, navigate emotional challenges, or find steadier ground after life-altering experiences.
Alongside my professional training, I bring lived experience. Fourteen years ago, I was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of brain cancer and given a prognosis of 18 months. This journey continues to shape how I listen, how I support, and how I walk alongside others with care and compassion.
To help you decide whether working together feels right, I offer a complimentary 15-minute introductory chat. There’s no pressure — just space to connect and explore what support might look like for you.
One-hour sessions are $110. If financial strain related to illness, treatment, or emotional upheaval is a concern, please know I’m open to discussing adjusted fees.
Sessions are currently available online or by phone. I’ve recently relocated to the Port Stephens area and plan to offer in-person sessions here very soon. I’m regularly in Sydney and the Southern Highlands and welcome enquiries about home visits or nature-based walk-and-talk sessions.
Click below to email me or call 0412 960 769
