Soft reeds in morning light

'How do you do it?' said night
'How do you wake up and shine?'
'I keep it simple,' said light
'One day at a time.'

— Lemn Sissay
Taken from Let the light pour in, published 2023.

Welcome

Psychotherapy and Counselling

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A warm and supportive space to explore what matters

I'm here to help shine a therapeutic light on the underlying issues that may be affecting your well-being. Life can often feel overwhelming, and sometimes we need support to better understand how our past and present experiences shape our mental health. You may be going through a rough patch and need some short term support or you are on a longer journey of understanding. Every person's needs are different.

Through therapy, we can explore a current puzzling issue and gain understanding or go deeper into the layers of your life, helping you understand the impact of your experiences and how they influence your thoughts and emotions.

Drawing from a range of counselling and psychotherapeutic techniques, I provide a warm and supportive space where we can work together to uncover what's hidden, find relief, and move forward toward a healthier and more meaningful life.

Therapeutic approaches:

Person-Centred TherapyEmotion-Focused TherapyFocusing Orientated Therapy

This process can sometimes be challenging, but you can feel confident knowing that we'll work at a pace that feels right for you.

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Vanessa Potts — Psychotherapist and Counsellor

Services

How I can help

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions tailored to your unique needs, pace, and goals.

Trauma & Anxiety

Gentle, evidence-informed approaches to help you process and heal.

Life Challenges

Support through relationship difficulties, addictions, and personal growth.

Areas of support

I offer support to adults for a variety of challenges, including:

DepressionAnxietyFeeling overwhelmedAttachment TraumaAddictionInterpersonal difficultiesand more

You don't need a referral to see me or a formal diagnosis.

You don't need to know exactly what the issue is and you don't need to have seen a therapist before.

If you're unsure about how therapy could help, please contact me for more information.

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Ready to take the first step?

Reaching out is the hardest part. I'm here to make it easy — get in touch.

This is not a crisis service.

If you are in crisis please contact the following for immediate support:

  • Emergency: Dial 000
  • Lifeline — 13 11 14. Support available 24/7.
  • Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636. Support available 24/7.