About Fiona
I grew up in Sydney, and spent 8 years living and working overseas before returning to the northern beaches. My interest in seeing people develop and thrive has taken me from primary teaching and chaplaincy to counselling and psychotherapy. I’m passionate about my family and dogs, my Christian faith and seeing people live ‘life to the full’.
Experience
I’ve had experience helping a diverse range of clients process family and relationship conflict, workplace stress, parenting, Christian ministry, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, anxiety, and depression.
Training
BA (USyd), Grad DipEd (Primary) (UNE), Grad DipCouns (ACAP), M CounsPsych (ACAP).
Member:Christian Counsellors Association of Australia
Prepare Enrich facilitator
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 Clinical Training)
“That which is created in relationship can be fixed in relationship.”
— Murray Bowen
My Counselling Philosophy
The longer I work as a counsellor, the more I am convinced of the value of a safe, supportive space where we can develop personal insight and find hope for change. When given the skills to understand ourselves within the context of our most important relationships, we are able to bring our best to all aspects of life. I’m committed to helping people learn to be responsible and well-defined, so that they can make important changes in their lives – even when they feel out of control.
Words from my clients
I recommend her services wholeheartedly, and personally benefited from them enormously.
— Lara*
I have always come away from each session encouraged and feeling heard. I would recommend Fiona very much.
— Josh*
She is helping me to see things in my relationships in a new light and to face up to how things are. I have been able to begin to process and grieve what I have lost.
— Christine*
*These comments are published with consent, and the names have been changed for anonymity purposes.