What It's Like Working With Me
My approach to counselling is based on a humanistic and holistic philosophy. I am a passionate advocate of mind–body integration and believe in supporting each person as a whole.
I aim to provide a safe, secure and empathetic professional environment where you feel heard and supported, with space to work towards positive change and healing at your own pace.
How I Can Help
- Anxiety & Stress
- Relationships & Couples
- Work Stress & Burnout
- Parenting & Family Pressures
- Trauma & Past Experiences
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Life Changes & Transitions
Kris may be a good fit if…
- Seeking EAP support for workplace stress, conflict or burnout
- Looking for NDIS-funded counselling to support personal goals
- Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or going through a major life change
- Working through grief, trauma or difficult past experiences
Approaches I May Use
My goal is to bring a pragmatic, empathetic, person-centred and solution-focused approach to counselling and psychological wellbeing.
I work with you to develop strategies and implement practical solutions that address the challenges you are experiencing, drawing on your individual needs and goals.
Kris draws from a range of approaches depending on your needs, including:
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Trauma Focused Therapy
Experience & Qualifications
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Experience
I trained at the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle, Southern Cross University in New South Wales and the University of Derby in the UK. I maintain my professional knowledge through ongoing development and training with the Mental Health Academy, PACFA and other relevant training providers.
Over many years, I have worked in a variety of positions in Western Australia. I also spent four years living and working in Muscat, Oman, where I supported people from diverse cultural, ethnic and faith backgrounds experiencing a range of mental health and relationship-related difficulties.
Qualifications & Registrations
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Supervision
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