Zoe

Parent Counsellor

Tell us a bit about yourself?

I support parents of neurodivergent children with a gentle, grounded approach that honours each family’s unique strengths, culture, and lived experience. My work centres the parent–child attachment, recognising parents as their child’s safest base and most important relationship.

I walk alongside parents with compassion and respect, helping them understand their child’s needs while also making space for their own emotional load, wellbeing, and growth. My aim is to create a supportive, collaborative space where parents feel seen, empowered, and confident in navigating their journey.

Therapeutic approach

My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centred, empowering practice, guided by an attachment lens, neuro-affirming values, and gentle curiosity.

I draw strongly on attachment theory and trauma-informed principles to create a safe, compassionate space where people feel understood and supported.

My work focuses on meeting each person where they are, honouring their lived experience, and walking alongside them as they explore their strengths, needs, and hopes.

My qualifications

My practice is supported by a strong and diverse educational foundation. I hold a Bachelor of Youth Work, a Certificate IV in Disability and Community Services, and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychological Science, and I am currently completing a Master of Counselling and Social Work.

This combination of training allows me to bring together practical experience, therapeutic knowledge, and a deep understanding of developmental, social, and disability-informed perspectives. These qualifications strengthen my ability to offer evidence-based, compassionate support that is responsive to the complexities of each person and family I work with.

What helps you feel regulated

What helps me stay regulated—both in life and in my work—comes from the practices that keep me connected, steady, and present. I meditate, spend time in nature, and find joy in wildlife and meaningful connection with others. Yoga, movement, and reading nourish my mind and body, while self-kindness helps me meet my own inner critic with compassion.

I also find comfort in simple pleasures, like good food and a perfectly baked cookie. These practices support my capacity to show up as a calm, attuned co-regulator for the people I work with, creating a space where safety, grounding, and genuine connection can grow.