Individual counselling sessions at Mindnest Counselling, Illawong

Individual Counselling

For adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of holding everything together.

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In-person sessions in Illawong, Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, and online across Australia.

How Individual Counselling Can Help

People often come to counselling when they feel stuck.

You might be dealing with burnout, overwhelm, ADHD, emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or relationship patterns that keep repeating. Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you do not know where to start.

In sessions, I will listen properly, but I will not just sit quietly while you try to work everything out on your own. I pay attention to patterns, pressure and emotions you may not have noticed yet. I also help you make links between what is happening now, what you have been through, and why things might feel so hard.

The aim is to help you understand what is keeping you stuck, and work out whether something needs to be accepted, changed, or approached differently.

You are supported, not just listened to
I will listen properly, but I will not just sit quietly while you try to work everything out on your own. I pay attention to patterns, pressure and emotions you may not have named yet.
You understand why things feel hard
We look at what is happening now, what has been building up, and how past experiences, burnout, people-pleasing or neurodivergence may be playing a part.
You work out what keeps you stuck
Sometimes the same thoughts, habits or relationship patterns keep repeating. Counselling helps you notice those patterns and work out what actually needs to change.
You find a way forward that feels realistic
The aim is not to force positivity or pretend everything is fine. We work out what needs to be accepted, what needs to change, and what small steps actually fit your life.

Who Individual Counselling Supports

Individual counselling may be helpful if you are dealing with:

Overwhelm & Burnout
Running on empty, feeling stretched too thin, or showing up for everyone else while you have nothing left for yourself.
ADHD & Late Diagnosis
Making sense of your brain, executive functioning, emotional regulation, masking, and the impact of being diagnosed later in life.
Stress & Overthinking
A mind that rarely rests, replaying conversations, planning for problems that have not happened, or feeling one step behind your own thoughts.
People-Pleasing & Self-Doubt
Finding it hard to say no, second-guessing yourself, or feeling responsible for keeping everyone else okay.
Relationship Patterns
Noticing the same issues showing up in relationships, family dynamics, conflict, boundaries, or the way you respond under pressure.
Life Changes & Low Mood
Working through grief, change, flatness, identity shifts, or the feeling that something in your life no longer fits.
Holding Everything Together
For adults who are used to pushing through, keeping things together for everyone else, and only realising how much they are carrying once they finally stop.

My Approach to Individual Counselling

Counselling with me is practical, honest and human.

I will listen properly, but I will not just sit quietly while you try to work everything out on your own. I ask honest questions, reflect patterns back, and help you slow things down enough to understand what has been happening.

We look at what is keeping you stuck, what might need to change, and what practical steps could actually fit your life.

01
Slowing things down
We pause long enough to understand what is really going on, instead of rushing straight to fixing it.
02
Noticing patterns
We look at what keeps repeating in your thoughts, emotions, relationships or coping strategies.
03
Practical steps
We work out what might help day to day, not just what sounds good in theory.
04
A realistic pace
You do not need to rush or have everything figured out. We start where you are.

What to Expect in Your First Session

01

what has brought you to counselling

02

what has been feeling hardest lately

03

patterns you have noticed in yourself, your relationships or day-to-day life

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what you have already tried

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what you are hoping might change

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

  • No. You do not need a referral to book individual counselling. You can book online when you are ready, or get in touch first if you have a question.

  • Your first session is a chance for me to understand what has been happening for you. You do not need to come prepared or know exactly what to say. I will guide the conversation.

  • Yes. Mindnest Counselling offers both in-person sessions at our Illawong rooms and secure online sessions available to clients across Australia. Online counselling is a convenient and equally effective option for many people.

  • Individual counselling sessions are $130 and run for 50 minutes. Medicare rebates do not apply, but Bupa and nib private health rebates may apply depending on your cover.

  • That is okay. You do not need to have everything figured out before you come. We can start with what has been feeling hardest lately.

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