Ms Narelle Williams Counsellor

Narelle is a highly skilled, trauma-informed and compassionate counsellor, family therapist and clinical supervisor. With over twenty years of experience, she has supported many individuals, couples, and families navigating emotional distress, grief & loss, trauma, and the impact of painful adverse life experiences. She is known for her warmth, sensitivity, insight, and authenticity. Her passions include walking alongside those seeking healing from childhood emotional neglect & abuse, grief and loss, post-abortion, depression and anxiety and those carrying the often-unseen burden of caring for others. She also loves supporting couples facing relationship challenges, including conflict, betrayal, intimacy concerns, disconnection, and deep heartache. She is deeply committed to empowering people to live meaningful and authentic lives, aligned with their values and supported by healthy relationships within well-functioning family systems. Narelle is a particularly creative therapist, grounded in evidence-based practice, who draws from an extensive range of modalities, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Creative Expressive Therapy (including art and sand tray therapy), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Neuropsychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Systemic Family Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Transactional Analysis Therapy, Attachment Therapy and the Grief Recovery Method Model. She also teaches Somatic and Mindfulness-Based Stillness Meditation practices individually and in groups. Narelle tailors her approach to each client, creating a safe and supportive space for healing and growth. She holds Level 8 AQF postgraduate qualifications in Counselling and Family Therapy, including a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy, and a Bachelor Degree in Agribusiness. She is due to complete her Masters of Counselling in 2026. Narelle’s qualifications are PACFA-accredited, and she is a member of the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA), the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and the ACA College of Supervisors. Her professional experience includes working with organisations such as Healing Hearts Ministries International and Pregnancy Problem House, as well as tutoring with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC). In addition to her clinical work, Narelle offers professional supervision to other counsellors, drawing on her extensive professional and life experience. Rebates may be available for Narelle’s services through BUPA, Medibank Private, AHM, Police Health, Teachers Union Health & other members of ARHG (please check with your private health provider).