About Nature Counselling

 Our Counselling helps support you with practical steps for:  

• Perimenopause and Menopause: recognising the effects due to hormonal changes, such as anxiety, depression,  feeling a loss of identity, and perceptions of body image.
• Post- parental (Empty Nester) Counselling: You will be supported in navigating  the emotional shift of children leaving home and redefining their role in the family
• Career changes: If you need a mentor to guide you through changes in your career such as moving into semi retirement, flexible work options such as part time work or business  career transitions, counselling can help. 
• Retirement Transition: Have you recently retired? or concerned about feeling lost without your work identity? and defining a new purpose in later life. We can offer support to you in defining your new purpose for later life. 
• Grief and loss: Identity and confidence, post separation/divorce, life changes and emotional transitions. 

At Nature Counselling we are aware of the emotional, psychological, and physical changes of women's life transitions and  honour this by  providing a safe and supportive space for you to reflect, rebuild, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

As your therapist, Michele (Master of Counselling) provides a rare and deeply grounded combination of professional expertise as well as lived experience to her practice. With more than 20 years in senior executive roles across national, state, community service and educational sectors, she has developed a sophisticated understanding of leadership,  and the complex realities people navigate throughout their lives and careers. This breadth of experience, including  her work in training and career development, allows Michele to provide counselling with both genuine empathy and strategic insight. 

Her own lived experience further enriches her perspective, creating a practice that is not only informed, but deeply human.

Have a question? drop a line by tapping on the icon on this page or send an email to  michele@naturecounselling.com.au 

If you are new to counselling why not take advantage of my Free 15 minute consultation and call 0476852317  Please also refer to the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions at the bottom of this page. 

In her counselling practice, Michele  thoughtfully integrates the healing elements of the natural environment as a Certified Ecotherapist. 

  Our approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment while taking the time to be present and responsive while immersed in nature (outdoors,virtual or indoors). We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel listened to, understood and comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings.  

 Nature-based sessions can also shift the interpersonal dynamic in helpful ways. Walking side-by-side rather than sitting face-to-face may also feel less confronting. Or an online session with guided nature activities for practice may be helpful. 

When working in group sessions, you will have the opportunity to be with other women. Confidentiality will continue to be upheld through explicit individual and/or group agreements, and vigilant facilitation. Careful planning and ethical diligence ensure that safety, trust, and professional integrity remain central in all sessions. 

 You may be thinking about counselling because your experiences no longer feel manageable on your own. Perhaps stress is building, relationships feel strained, grief feels heavier than expected, or you simply sense that you are not functioning at your best. You might not have a clear label for what is wrong—or only a recognition that you would benefit from a structured space to think, reflect, and recalibrate. Our counselling offers you dedicated time to focus on your needs, while having someone listen with understanding, without judgement, interruption, or expectation. 

We offer a wide range of counselling services, including grief and loss and support in navigating the range of emotions which you may be experiencing. Each session is tailored to your unique needs.  

 There is no single “right” way to grieve. You might want short-term support to stabilise and regain your footing, or you may feel the need for longer-term space to work through deeper impacts. Grief and loss counselling is shaped around your needs—whether that is processing a myriad of emotions, we assist with rebuilding a sense of safety, or assisting with gradually reconnecting with daily life. The focus remains on what you require in this moment, and on supporting you toward steadiness, clarity, and sustainable coping. 

Online counselling offers a high level of accessibility and convenience that traditional in-office therapy cannot always provide. You may choose to attend sessions from your home, workplace, or another private space, eliminating travel time, parking challenges, and the associated costs. This is particularly advantageous if you have demanding schedules, mobility limitations, caregiving responsibilities, or are living or working in regional or remote areas where in-person services may be limited.