About Kay
Relationship Counsellor North Shore
Looking for relationship support can feel vulnerable.
By the time most people reach out, they've already spent months - or even years - trying to work things out on their own.
They've had the conversations.
Read the articles.
Listened to the podcasts.
Made promises to change.
And yet they still find themselves having the same arguments, feeling disconnected, or wondering how things got here. If that's where you are right now, you're not alone.
My role isn't to judge, blame, or tell you who's right.
My role is to help you understand what's happening, identify the patterns keeping you stuck, and support you in creating meaningful change.
ACA Registered Counsellor • Secure Telehealth Australia-Wide • No Referral Required
Hi, I'm Kay.
With over 10 years of combined experience in mental health and relationship support, I understand how deeply our relationships can affect our wellbeing, confidence and sense of self. Sometimes, relationship difficulties can leave us questioning ourselves, feeling disconnected or unsure of what comes next.
Relationships are such an important part of our lives, yet we’re rarely taught how to navigate their more complex moments.
My professional experience, alongside my own healing and personal growth, has shaped my belief in the importance of understanding relationship dynamics, recognising patterns and having the right support to find a different way forward.
I believe that feeling heard, understood and supported without judgement can be an important starting point for change. In our sessions, we’ll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, make sense of your experiences and consider what moving forward might look like for you.
My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to your circumstances.
Whether you're hoping to reconnect, make sense of a difficult relationship or rediscover your sense of self, you don't have to navigate it all alone.
From my cosy space to yours,
where the big conversations happen.
Qualifications & Training
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Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
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Diploma of Counselling
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Accredited Mental Health First Aider
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Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
I also integrate evidence-based approaches including:
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Attachment-Based Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Systemic Family Therapy
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Schema Therapy-Informed
My approach is always tailored to your goals, circumstances, and relationship dynamics.
Every conversation is held with the utmost care, integrity, and attention to detail.
My Philosophy
Most people don't need more advice.
They need help understanding the patterns keeping them stuck.
Many of the people I work with are intelligent, self-aware, and deeply committed to improving their relationships, yet they still find themselves repeating familiar dynamics.
That's because relationship patterns often operate beneath conscious awareness.
When we understand those patterns, we can begin responding differently.
That's where lasting change starts.
What Makes This Work Different
Counselling isn’t about fixing people.
It’s about understanding how your experiences, patterns, and responses are shaping your relationships - and learning how to work with them differently.
Clients often come in feeling:
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stuck or confused
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caught in familiar patterns
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unsure how to move forward
And begin to experience:
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greater clarity and direction
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less reactivity and overthinking
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more confidence in their decisions and relationships
Let's Start With a Conversation
You don't need to know exactly what you want to do next.
You don't need to have all the answers.
If you're feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply curious about whether counselling could help, I'd be happy to meet you.
ACA Registered Counsellor • Secure Telehealth Australia-Wide • No Referral Required
Kay is a compassionate and approachable counsellor who combines empathy with professional guidance.
She creates a safe, non-judgemental space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Kay has many strengths; attentive, knowledgeable, patient and a personable practitioner who provides a safe and welcoming space for all complex and range of conversational topics.
Kay is humble, modest and listens well.
Kay brings a grounded, empathetic presence to her counselling work.
Through warmth, active listening, and genuine care, she supports clients to feel safe exploring complex emotions and experiences.
Kay is skilled at empathetically exploring complex issues with genuine warmth and care for those she works with.
She creates a safe space for people to navigate their emotions and create individualised solutions that are meaningful to them.
Not Ready to Book Yet?
If you'd like to ask a question, discuss your situation, or find out whether counselling is the right fit, you're welcome to get in touch.
Sometimes one conversation is all it takes to know what your next step should be.