What can we work on?

You don't need to know what kind of counselling you need — or have a fancy name for what's going on. We can start with what's happening now. But things I work well with include the following:

Decisions & crossroads

There's a choice, opportunity or change in front of you, and you're trying to work out what you actually want, not just what's expected of you.

Overload & burnout

There's too much competing for your time and energy. Something has to give — but you're not sure what.

Identity, values & direction

You've lost touch with what you want, enjoy or care about, or you're questioning whether the life you're living still fits.

When a plan doesn't work anymore

Things changed. An option closed. Life didn't turn out the way you expected. Now you need to work out what else might be possible.

Counselling should lead somewhere

My approach is solution-focused. That means we'll look at what's happening, what you want to change, what's within your control and what might actually help.

Sometimes that means practical tools and strategies. Sometimes we'll dig deeper into your values, identity and the expectations you've picked up along the way.

I've worked with people living all kinds of lives. I don't believe there's one right way to live, and I won't try to squeeze you into a mould.

Part of our work might simply be helping you get reacquainted with yourself and work out what fits now.

The goal isn't therapy forever.

I want you to leave counselling with things you can actually use — a better understanding of yourself, practical tools, and ways of working through problems and decisions on your own.

Good counselling should give you something you can take with you.

What does a session look like?

60 minutes. Video or telephone.

There's no set script. We might continue something we've already been working on, focus on a particular problem or decision, try a practical strategy, or change direction because something more important has come up.

Join from somewhere you feel comfortable.
Your couch, home office or backyard are all fine. Pets wandering into the session is completely normal.

Use whatever helps you think.
A notebook, journal, art materials — or nothing at all.

Online counselling for adults across Australia.

Ready to start?

You don't need to know exactly what you want to work on yet.

Knowing something needs attention is enough.

Book a session

Crossroads Counselling provides online counselling for adults aged 18 and over. This is not a crisis or emergency service. If you are in immediate danger or unable to keep yourself safe, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department. For 24-hour crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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