Counselling Therapy

Individual and Relationship Counselling Services

Individual counselling for anxiety, stress, and life challenges
Vanessa provides counselling for individuals navigating a wide range of life experiences. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Sessions provide a compassionate, confidential space to reflect, process emotions, and build practical tools for resilience and well-being.

Relationship and couples counselling
Vanessa offers counselling for all types of couples and relationships, including same-sex, non-binary, and non-traditional partnerships. She supports partners who want to strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate challenges together. Whether you are working through conflict, adjusting to life transitions, rebuilding trust, or simply improving how you relate to each other, counselling provides a safe, affirming space for every partner to feel heard and understood.

Art-informed and creative therapy approaches
Vanessa may incorporate art-informed and creative therapeutic techniques to help clients explore emotions in different ways. For some people, visual or creative expression can open new pathways for reflection and healing. No artistic skill is required—these approaches simply provide another way to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Support for life transitions and personal growth
Life transitions such as becoming a parent, career changes, relationship shifts, or exploring identity can bring both excitement and uncertainty. Vanessa works collaboratively with clients to help them navigate these moments with greater clarity, self-compassion, and confidence.

How does counselling complement pelvic health?

A compassionate space for difficult emotions
Pelvic health challenges—such as pain, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, trauma, or fertility concerns—can bring up feelings like shame, anxiety, frustration, or grief. Vanessa provides a safe, confidential space to explore these emotions and support your overall well-being.

Supporting healing from the inside out
Physical healing often involves emotional support as well. Counselling can help with stress management, mindset shifts, and building self-compassion and trust in your body.

An affirming, whole-person approach
Whether navigating identity, trauma, postpartum adjustment, chronic pain, relationships, or life transitions, Vanessa offers an informed, non-judgmental, neuroaffirming approach that supports all genders and lived experiences.

Collaborative care with your physio team
Your counsellor works closely with your physiotherapist to ensure aligned goals, shared insight, and a coordinated approach to your care.

Reach out today to book in with Vanessa, or to book a free 15 minute Meet and Greet call!