My Story

Hello, I'm Natalie, a registered counsellor and clinical educator with more than 20 years of professional mental healthcare experience. I also work in the areas of research, advocacy, training and group facilitation with a focus on inclusion and equity, partnering with diverse and intersectional communities.

 

As a private practitioner, my own cultural background and lived experience has provided understanding of the way these factors can affect our sense of identity, attachment and belonging, as well as our capacity to care for ourselves and others. I support individuals to explore a range of personal and relational factors impacting on meaningful events and transitions which are often characterised by stress and anxiety when they could shape mental health and wellbeing in a more positive way. 

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I believe that we hold the insights we are seeking within us, and often the key to understanding is asking the right questions. The answers may be unexpected, but can help to give voice to our most authentic selves in a safe and trauma-sensitive way. Please get in touch via opencirclewellbeing@gmail.com or call for an informal chat on (03) 5910 1103.​​