Mrs Natalie Daugherty Counsellor

Natalie’s counselling and business practice is rooted in a family systems framework, offering clients a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space to explore life’s challenges. She integrates faith-based principles with professional insight, creating an environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported throughout their journey.​ Natalie is known not only for helping clients feel deeply understood but also for equipping them with evidence-based strategies that bring meaningful and lasting change. Natalie's goal is to walk alongside her clients as they take practical steps toward healing, growth, and greater emotional resilience. Experience & Specialisation ​Over 8 years of clinical counselling experience School Counsellor Experience in NSW and Queensland Sessional Lecturer at Christian Heritage College (CHC), Brisbane, QLD Professional Counselling Supervisor Specialises in: Individual Therapy Family Counselling Marriage Counselling Parent Coaching Parenting Programs in Academic Settings Consultation with business organisations to deliver professional development training for staff Therapeutic Approach​ ​Bowen Family Systems Therapy: Understanding family dynamics Improving emotional regulation Promoting personal growth through healthier relationship choices Marriage Counselling Options ​ Focus Marital Therapy (Focus on the Family Marriage Therapy) - Level 2 trained Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy Solution-Focused Couples Therapy Gottman Method Couples Counselling -Level 2 Trained Professional Qualifications ​Level 4 Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Clinical Member with the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA) Professional Supervisor within the ACA College of Supervisors, providing supervision and mentoring to counsellors and students Academic Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Counselling Graduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy and Counselling Bachelor of Business Advanced Diploma in Family Counselling Areas of Special Interest ​Parent Consultation & Coaching: Effective parenting strategies, family dynamics, and child development support Fostering Emotional Connection & Resilience in children Supporting Healthy Boundaries around technology use Screen Use Disorder: Working with children and adolescents affected by excessive screen time Co-Parenting Support: Assisting parents during and after divorce Stress, Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Addressing occupational and personal stress Grief & Life Transitions: Navigating loss and emotional complexities Year 12 Support: Assisting adolescents and parents with school transitions Evidence-Based Parent Programs: Tuning in to Kids Tuning in to Teens Enhancing emotional intelligence and communication Counselling Days & Hours Tuesdays in Varsity Lakes, QLD and Marriage Intensives Fri/Sat Outside of Work ​Enjoys boating, bike riding & traveling, volunteering & serving, spending time with family on the Gold Coast, Queensland Testimonial "Natalie is an incredibly passionate counsellor who demonstrates warmth and genuine care to her clients. She is ethical, reliable, and is 100% invested in her work." – Emily