Meet CharlotteWhether you are looking for a counsellor to help you navigate life's challenges, or you simply want to sing, connect with others and experience the joy of making music, welcome. My work brings together two areas that have been central to my life for many years: supporting people through counselling and psychotherapy, and sharing my love of music and singing
I am a trauma-informed counsellor and psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Bachelor of Teaching (Music), and registration as a Certified Practising Counsellor with PACFA. I bring more than 30 years of experience working with people across education and music, alongside 15 years as a professional singer and songwriter, and 6 years as a counsellor and psychotherapist. |
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Counselling and Psychotherapy
My counselling practice is grounded in ethical, evidence-informed care, ongoing professional development and clinical supervision. I draw on contemporary approaches including trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, neuroscience, parts work, somatic approaches, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), tailoring therapy to each person's individual needs and goals.
I have a particular professional interest in complex trauma and the impacts of sexual, psychological and physical abuse, family and domestic violence, sexual assault and narcissistic abuse. I also work with people experiencing PTSD and C-PTSD, attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, self-harm, suicidality, psychosis, eating disorders and addiction.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. Feeling safe, heard, respected and genuinely understood can create the foundation for exploring difficult experiences and developing new possibilities. I bring not only professional knowledge and experience to this work, but also lived experience, which has deepened my understanding of the courage and vulnerability involved in seeking support and making meaningful change.
My counselling practice is grounded in ethical, evidence-informed care, ongoing professional development and clinical supervision. I draw on contemporary approaches including trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, neuroscience, parts work, somatic approaches, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), tailoring therapy to each person's individual needs and goals.
I have a particular professional interest in complex trauma and the impacts of sexual, psychological and physical abuse, family and domestic violence, sexual assault and narcissistic abuse. I also work with people experiencing PTSD and C-PTSD, attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, self-harm, suicidality, psychosis, eating disorders and addiction.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. Feeling safe, heard, respected and genuinely understood can create the foundation for exploring difficult experiences and developing new possibilities. I bring not only professional knowledge and experience to this work, but also lived experience, which has deepened my understanding of the courage and vulnerability involved in seeking support and making meaningful change.
Music, Voice and Wellbeing
Music and singing have been an important part of my life for many years. As a professional singer, songwriter and singing teacher, I love helping people discover the confidence, connection and enjoyment that can come from using their voice and making music with others.
I am endlessly fascinated by the way working with the body can change internal system functionality. In turn, this can release and free the voice — for empowered speech, for full-voiced singing, and for increased confidence in all forms of self-expression.
My counselling practice and music teaching are distinct professional roles, with clear ethical and professional boundaries. While these areas of my work are separate, my experience in both has given me a deep appreciation of the relationship between body, voice, creativity, connection and wellbeing.
Music and singing have been an important part of my life for many years. As a professional singer, songwriter and singing teacher, I love helping people discover the confidence, connection and enjoyment that can come from using their voice and making music with others.
I am endlessly fascinated by the way working with the body can change internal system functionality. In turn, this can release and free the voice — for empowered speech, for full-voiced singing, and for increased confidence in all forms of self-expression.
My counselling practice and music teaching are distinct professional roles, with clear ethical and professional boundaries. While these areas of my work are separate, my experience in both has given me a deep appreciation of the relationship between body, voice, creativity, connection and wellbeing.
A little more about me
I bring warmth, curiosity, creativity and a genuine love of people to my work. I value laughter, connection and continued personal growth, and I believe that whether we are seeking therapy or simply looking for a place to sing, connect and be ourselves, feeling welcomed and accepted matters.
I invite you to explore my counselling services, learn more about my areas of specialist interest, discover opportunities to sing and connect, or visit my blog, where I share reflections and current thinking about mental health, trauma, relationships, the body, voice, music and wellbeing.
Whatever brings you here, I hope you find something that speaks to you.
I bring warmth, curiosity, creativity and a genuine love of people to my work. I value laughter, connection and continued personal growth, and I believe that whether we are seeking therapy or simply looking for a place to sing, connect and be ourselves, feeling welcomed and accepted matters.
I invite you to explore my counselling services, learn more about my areas of specialist interest, discover opportunities to sing and connect, or visit my blog, where I share reflections and current thinking about mental health, trauma, relationships, the body, voice, music and wellbeing.
Whatever brings you here, I hope you find something that speaks to you.
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Qualifications
Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bachelor of Teaching (Music Maj.) |
Professional Membership
Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Registered Certified Practising Counsellor (Reg. No. 27221) |
