Best Life Therapy & Mediation Pty Ltd


Best Life Therapy & Mediation Pty Ltd

Practitioners at this location

Mrs Anza Sunny

Counsellor (Registrar)

Anza is a dedicated counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association, committed to creating safe and supportive spaces where individuals can confidently navigate life's challenges and triumphs. With a passion for fostering healing and growth, Anza brings a trauma-informed, person-centred, and holistic approach to every client relationship, honouring each person's unique story and needs. With over a decade of experience supporting children and families, Anza has worked with diverse communities across schools, hospitals, and the Department of Communities. Her compassionate and grounded presence helps build meaningful connections and inspires lasting, positive change in those she works with.
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Mrs Charity Chola

Nurse

Charity Chola, BA(PsychCouns), PGradCertMentalHlth), MMMentalHlthNurs) Charity is a Clinical Nurse Specialist that provides therapeutic interventions in the mental health sector. She is a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and a Credentialed Children & Young People’s Nurse with the Australian College of Children & Young People’s Nursing. Charity has completed various qualifications in the mental health field including psychology, counselling and family dispute resolution. She is also trained in Child Inclusive Mediation and Counselling as a Child Consultant, specialising in post-separation Family Dispute Resolution. Her extensive experience spans numerous clinical and leadership roles, including Child Triage Clinical Nurse Specialist at Perth Children’s Hospital and Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). She has also worked in emergency departments and acute psychiatric settings, delivering advanced care for both adults and young people. Charity is currently a Director representing Western Australia on the Board of the Australian College of Children & Young People's Nursing (ACCYPN), reflecting her dedication to advancing the field of children's health. With a distinguished career supporting children, adolescents, and their families, Charity is deeply committed to promoting family wellbeing and positive mental health outcomes. She is passionate about helping families navigate challenging circumstances and achieve constructive resolutions. Through a strength’s-based approach, Charity draws on a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), mindfulness strategies, and sleep hygiene techniques—Charity’s compassionate and skilled approach ensures that she continues to make a meaningful difference for children, adolescents, and families throughout the community. Charity works with adults, children & adolescents experiencing issues such as (but not limited to): Family Law Support: Child-focused sessions for family dispute resolution, including both parent and child interviews, as well as guidance for post-separation parenting plans. Therapeutic Interventions: Individual and group therapy for children and adolescents, provided under Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP – Medicare). Neurodiversity: challenges related to behaviour, communication and social skills. Academic & Social Challenges: Assistance with school refusal, transitions from primary school to high school, bullying, anxiety, depression, self-harm, body image, and self-esteem issues. Behavioural & Emotional Regulation: Strategies for managing behavioural concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and coping with sensory overload. Mental Health Concerns: Treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, complex PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and phobias. Addiction Support: Guidance and intervention for various forms of addiction (e.g., binge eating, gaming, vaping etc). Grief and bereavement: grief & loss Interpersonal Relations: gender identity / diversity
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Mrs Maria Sleight

Psychotherapist

Phone0435 479 919(Mobile)
Maria provides services specialising in Mediation, Family Dispute Resolution, Family Court-Ordered or Court-Involved Therapy, Family Court Report Writing, Parenting Coordination for co-parents, Individual and Couples Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist (PACFA), a Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Attorney General's Department), a Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) and an Accredited Parenting Coordinator (Parenting Coordination Australia). As a Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Maria works with individuals and families who have been struggling with co-parenting. She is dedicated in helping families to develop and implement effective parenting plans. She is also very experienced in working with people who are in conflict. Maria specialises in facilitating a process where people are able to have challenging conversations in a controlled environment. She is highly experienced in working with issues associated with family conflict such as family separation which may include feelings of guilt, grief & loss, sadness, and fear, just to name a few. She also has also worked extensively with families and individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, panic attacks and various other issues. Her approach is that there is no ‘one fits all’ when it comes to therapy. Maria works within a person-centred framework and strongly values the importance of having a trusting relationship between therapist and client. Maria's 'therapy toolbox' has been developed from a wide range of approaches, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Practice, Gottman Method and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her aim is to support people in finding positive and effective solutions to making what can seem like an overwhelming situation, manageable with minimal stress.
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Nick Packer

Counsellor

Nick holds tertiary qualifications in counselling and is a PACFA Certified Practising Counsellor currently pursuing a Master of Counselling. As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in areas such as addiction and substance use, mental health assessment, and crisis intervention. Nick offers tailored recovery plans, addressing each client's needs with empathy and professionalism. He has a robust foundation in men’s mental health and wellbeing, trauma-informed care, developmental psychology, and systemic advocacy. Nick is passionate about men's mental health and has witnessed how societal expectations and stereotypes can prevent men from expressing their emotions and seeking help. This has motivated him to advocate for change and support initiatives that promote mental well-being for men. His goal is to create a culture where men can support one another and feel empowered to take charge of their mental health and lead happier, healthier lives. Nick is dedicated to providing trauma-informed, person-centred care. His practice is shaped by extensive training in Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, and responding to substance use concerns. His approach is informed by polyvagal theory, somatic experiencing, and Internal Family Systems, tailored to unique needs and contexts. Nick integrates play-based and expressive modalities into his work with children, supporting emotional regulation, attachment repair, and developmental resilience. In addition to his therapeutic delivery, Nick has experience in case management and psychosocial coordination. His interpersonal skills, honed over 14 years of leadership in the Australian Defence Force, enable him to build trust, navigate complex conversations, and support individuals experiencing stress, burnout, grief, and complex trauma. He is adept at working with self-harm/suicidal ideation, domestic violence, and child protection concerns, formulating safe plans while navigating systemic supports.
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