Australia-wide | Trauma-Informed | Confidential
If something happened that crossed a line — even if you’re not sure how to name it — you’re not alone.
Sexual harm can be difficult to speak about.
Sometimes it was obvious.
Sometimes it was subtle.
Sometimes it happened long ago.
Sometimes it happened within a relationship that was meant to be safe.
You may still be asking yourself:
“Was it really that bad?”
“Why does it still affect me?”
“Why can’t I just move on?”
If something left you feeling unsafe, confused, ashamed, disconnected, or destabilised — it matters.
You don’t have to minimise it here.
You are not weak for being affected.
Your nervous system responded to something overwhelming.
Women often arrive feeling:
shame or self-blame that doesn’t seem to go away
anxiety, panic, or sudden emotional flooding
disconnection from their body or emotions
difficulty trusting others — or themselves
fear around intimacy or closeness
confusion about consent or what “counts” as abuse
exhaustion from holding it together quietly
You may be functioning outwardly — working, parenting, caring for others — while something inside still feels unsettled.
This is not a space where you are required to retell everything.
We begin with:
• stabilising the nervous system
• rebuilding emotional safety
• strengthening internal clarity and agency
• reducing shame and self-blame
• restoring a sense of choice and boundaries
If and when you choose to explore parts of your story, we do so gently, collaboratively, and at your pace.
You remain in control of:
what we discuss
how deeply we go
when we pause
what feels safe
There is no pressure to disclose details before you are ready.
Over time, many women move from:
hypervigilance → steadier nervous system responses
shame → self-compassion
confusion → clarity
self-doubt → self-trust
disconnection → grounded embodiment
survival mode → intentional living
Healing does not erase what happened.
It restores your sense of safety, identity, and strength beyond it.
Qualified Counsellor | Trauma-Informed | Online
Hi, I’m Amanda. 🤍
I support women navigating the impact of betrayal, abuse, and relational harm using a calm, structured, and collaborative approach.
My qualifications include:
BA (Psychology)
Postgraduate Certificate (Human Services)
Diploma of Counselling
Diploma of Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy
Registered Counsellor — Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
I engage in ongoing professional supervision, training, and ethical practice in line with ACA standards.
Alongside private counselling, I also develop resources and provide consultation for aftercare teams supporting survivors of exploitation.
My work is grounded in:
trauma-informed practice
narrative and strengths-based therapy
stabilisation-first approaches
consent, collaboration, and pacing
neurodivergent-affirming care
You will not be judged.
You will not be rushed.
You will not be pushed to “forgive” or “move on.”
We focus on safety first.
It’s completely normal to have questions, doubts, or hesitations — especially when seeking support for something deeply personal.
Many women struggle with naming their experience.
If something left you feeling unsafe, pressured, silenced, confused, or violated — it deserves gentle attention.
You don’t need a perfect label to begin.
No.
You decide what you share and when.
Stabilisation and safety come first.
Trauma responses don’t follow a timeline.
If it still affects your sense of safety or identity, it is relevant.
Staying does not invalidate your experience.
Trauma, attachment, fear, dependency, and hope are complex.
This is a space for understanding — not judgement.
Numbness is often a protective response.
We move gently, respecting your system’s pace.
Sessions are:
online and confidential
structured yet responsive
focused on safety and practical steadiness
paced according to your capacity
You are not required to:
commit long-term immediately
relive everything at once
be emotionally expressive
decide what to do about relationships
You remain in control.
First Steps Session – 30 minutes | $50
A structured introductory session designed to:
understand what’s been weighing on you
offer immediate stabilisation
clarify whether ongoing counselling feels right
There is no pressure to continue.
Just space to begin safely.
If you are currently unsafe or in immediate danger, please contact:
Triple Zero (000)
24/7 crisis support in Australia:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
1800RESPECT (sexual assault & domestic violence support) – 1800 737 732
This counselling service is not a crisis service.