About Astarea

My path to becoming a counsellor is deeply personal, shaped by my own journey through life-changing diagnoses. Having faced cancer in my early 20s and later a brain tumour diagnosis, I intimately understand how these experiences can shake the very foundations of your life.     

A diagnosis can feel like it strips away your vitality, your sense of identity, and your place in the world. It can bring feelings of fear, grief, isolation, and overwhelming uncertainty. I’ve been there too; feeling adrift, uncertain of what the future holds, and struggling to find steady ground.     

But through my own healing journey, I discovered something profound: within all the chaos and pain, there is a quiet, resilient place inside each of us, a soul space where we can reconnect with presence, belonging, and peace.     

This realisation fuels my passion to walk alongside others facing similar challenges. I blend counselling with mindfulness, breathwork, and soulful practices to support your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. My intention is to help you find or return to that inner sanctuary, a place where meaning, calm, and connection reside, even in the midst of uncertainty.     

Life’s path is rarely straight. It ebbs and flows between fear and hope, loss and renewal, overwhelm and stillness. Sometimes, the journey can feel heavy and lonely, but it’s also filled with moments of grace, growth, and deep self-discovery.     

I am here to hold a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you, to listen deeply, honour your story, and gently guide you back to your own strength and wisdom. Together, we will navigate this path with kindness, presence, and hope.     

Healing is not about fixing or rushing through; it’s about being fully with what is, allowing yourself to feel, and finding your own way home to yourself.     

Professional Background: 

I am a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), with over 20 years combined experience as both a counsellor and life coach. I also hold a Death Doula Certification through the IAP, which complements and deepens my work in end-of-life care. 

My practice is grounded in supporting people through trauma, mental health challenges, grief and loss, anxiety and depression and end-of-life journeys. With both professional skill and lived understanding, I walk beside individuals in their most vulnerable seasons with steadiness and care.

At the heart of my work is a simple belief: in our most challenging times, what we need is true companionship; someone to sit with us in the uncertainty, to honour our story, and to walk beside us with compassion, dignity and presence. 

You are not alone on this journey. 

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