Beatrice holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy. Beatrice is passionate about supporting teenagers and adults as they navigate life’s difficulties and the impact that mental health challenges can have on their wellbeing, relationships, and sense of self. She has supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), empowering them to heal from difficult life experiences, build resilience and rediscover a healthy and authentic sense of self throughout their recovery journey. Beatrice is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor with over seven years of experience in the healthcare industry. Throughout her career, Beatrice has gained valuable experience working in specialised roles alongside individuals with diverse neurotypes, as well as teenagers from refugee and trauma backgrounds. Beatrice believes that every person has inherent worth and the capacity for growth when provided with a safe, supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic space. She is committed to building genuine, collaborative relationships with her clients, where they feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful and lasting change. Her integrative therapeutic approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual. She draws from evidence-based modalities including Person-Centred Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience and live in alignment with their values. Driven by purpose and a genuine desire to make a positive difference, Beatrice strives to be a beacon of hope and light to every person she encounters. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients as they move towards healing, renewed confidence, and a more fulfilling life.

Eleanor is a Clinical Supervisor and Director of The Counsellor Collective located in MANNING, ROCKINGHAM, MANDURAH and LEEDERVILLE. Eleanor believes developing the counselling relationship with clients is essential for building trust and achieving positive change. Eleanor enjoys seeing clients find strategies for life that bring transformation in their day to day living. Eleanor journeys with clients through trauma, life challenges as well as grief and loss. Eleanor has journeyed with all ages to find hope and healing. Eleanor has previously worked within a Residential AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) Rehabilitation program. Eleanor enjoyed working with a wide range of people, walking alongside them on their recovery journey. This experience has made her passionate about seeing all people, including young people at an early age, equipped to thrive in the ebb and flow of life; building their resilience and providing good mental health strategies. Eleanor and her team currently operate out of The Counsellor Collective in Rockingham and in Manning with all ages individually, as well as with couples and families. Eleanor offers appointments online, by phone, as well as in person sessions.

Married, mother of two children, Jerusha is a compassionate and warm counsellor, deeply committed to providing a calm, grounded space for all seasons of life for teens and for women in young adulthood onward to slow down, breathe, and rediscover their sense of self, purpose, and renewed hope. Jerusha provides Counselling for teens, assisting in developing healthy coping mechanisms, building self-confidence, and improving communication skills within a safe space. Whether they’re struggling with anxiety, depression, resilience, peer pressure, or identity issues, she works closely with each young person to address their unique needs and concerns. Jerusha can incorporate play, creativity and art into her therapy sessions. Jerusha is committed to empowering all clients to navigate the challenges they are facing and create a safe and supportive environment where they can express themselves freely. She brings valuable experience from her recent specialised roles in working within an alternative school, supporting at risk and disengaged students providing trauma-informed care, helping them manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and reconnect with their sense of identity, as well as her time Counselling at a Pregnancy Support Center. Jerusha is passionate about helping clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. She works collaboratively with you to identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and foster personal growth. Jerusha walks alongside women and teens as they explore what feels most important, discovering clarity and steadiness along the way. She loves to equip and empower clients with the tools they need to build resilience, discover their true self, and create a life of purpose and meaning.

Lynda is an experienced counsellor who has a wide variety of life experiences, which helps her bring a “down to earth” perspective on life challenges and a practical and caring approach to counselling. Lynda is passionate about providing a non-judgmental, client-centred compassionate space for her clients. She can apply a number of therapies depending on the client’s situation and preference, assisting clients to tell their story at their own pace and in their own way. Lynda will always be transparent about her practice and encourages questions and feedback. Lynda enjoys listening deeply to clients, offering empathy, encouragement, and working together towards self-awareness and solutions. Lynda enjoys helping clients find meaning and purpose in life. Sometimes people can be uncertain about which way to go and how to feel motivated to overcome challenges. Lynda has training and practice in motivational interviewing, helping clients to “open up’ their choices from different perspectives. She can help clients determine the stages of change they may be ready for and support recovery plans that are realistic for the situation. Lynda is also a trauma-informed counsellor. This means she is trained to help clients stay safe in the counselling space, never forcing responses that could trigger overwhelming emotions. Lynda can teach clients how to experience emotions in a healthy way and understand what these emotions may mean. Lynda can assist clients in their mindfulness journey, helping those who have experienced trauma to begin to heal. Lynda is trained in Narrative Therapy. This means that a client may have a relaxed space to tell their stories with minimal prompts from the counsellor. Sometimes Lynda may ask a gentle question to gain a better understanding of what the client is experiencing or provide a reflection to make sure she has heard it properly. This respectful approach is helpful for people who experience life feeling “unheard”. Many times, when clients feel valued, they feel stronger facing challenges. Lynda has kindness and empathy for those experiencing grief and loss. Counselling can be a supportive environment assisting clients to process the impact of loss and to begin the healing journey at their own pace. Lynda has trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). This means she can help clients identify their patterns of thinking, core beliefs and values. Understanding these things better can help clients make choices that bring lasting change. CBT can also assist in helping clients understand how they may see themselves. Many times, outside influences can affect our perspective in positive ways, but also in negative ways. Some clients prefer the Solution Focused practice. These clients may like the goal setting approach with the support of Lynda. These clients may like to work visually on a whiteboard, or their own choice of medium, or in other practical ways. Professionally, Lynda has spent many years assisting clients recovering from addiction in the residential rehabilitation and adult prison environment. She is experienced in relapse prevention planning and understanding the triggers that cause addictions. She draws from this experience to help clients as unique individuals, respectful of their life choices.

Jo has many years of experience working with parents and families in the community services sector within WANSLEA to help families flourish! Jo has extensive experience with complex family dynamics. Jo is an empathetic and ethical counsellor with a commitment to working alongside you as you explore practical, realistic strategies and solutions for everyday issues.  Jo brings significant knowledge and skills to understanding human developmental needs and the connection between healthy early years relationships and adult mental health and well-being. Jo has a specific interest in helping families adjust to life’s challenges as well as relating to each other in different and more useful ways. Jo’s practice is trauma-informed; she is certified in assessing and responding to childhood trauma as well as recognising and working with the effects of traumatic events across the lifespan. Jo takes an integrative approach to her counselling practice, drawing on evidenced therapies and intervention strategies that best suit each client.  Jo seeks to provide a welcoming and trusting therapeutic space for clients to safely explore their struggles and concerns while supporting them to accept and align the unique aspects of self.