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Counselling & Integrative Therapy on Sydney’s Northern Beaches & Online to support your mind, body, and relationships.

Counselling and Somatic Therapy for individuals, teens, tweens, parents, and professionals ready to release old patterns, regulate their nervous system, and build more connected, confident relationships with self and others.

The journey to healing begins with a calm heart and mind.

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Move beyond what’s holding you back toward calm, confidence, and connection.

I’m a ACA (Australian Counselling Association) Qualified Counsellor who supports individuals, adolescents, and parents navigating anxiety, overwhelm, ADHD, neurodivergence, relationship challenges, and emotional disconnection. I offer a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach that helps clients better understand themselves, their patterns, and the deeper experiences shaping how they think, feel, and relate.

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In our work together, we’ll gently explore what’s happening in your present and how past experiences, attachment patterns, and protective responses may be influencing your life today. By bringing awareness to these patterns, we create space for greater clarity, ease, and choice. Counselling isn’t about “fixing” you, it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and learning to meet yourself with compassion.

Many of the people I work with feel stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why life feels harder than it should. You may struggle with intense emotions, racing thoughts, burnout, parenting stress, or a sense that something deeper is happening beneath the surface. Together, we work to uncover and understand these experiences in a way that feels safe, supportive, and empowering.

Here, you don’t need to have it all figured out. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s happening in your mind, body, and nervous system, easing overwhelm and shifting old patterns that keep you stuck.

Whether you’re managing anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship struggles, or simply seeking more ease and clarity, I’ll meet you with warmth, curiosity, and care.

Our work will help you build inner steadiness and reconnect to what matters most - yourself, your needs, and the relationships you value.

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A safe space for you to explore and heal

A gentle space to explore, understand, and grow.

“Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.”

— Jordan Peterson

Break Free from Old Patterns

Using approaches like CBT, ACT and attachment theory, we gently explore the protective strategies shaped by your past and create space for more connected, empowered ways of being.
Rewire Your Mindset

Explore and reshape the inner narratives you carry so you can move from self-doubt or shame toward self-trust and self-compassion.
Calm the Nervous System

Using somatic tools such as Kinesiology, we support your body to move out of fight-or-flight and into a place of grounded safety and calm so change feels sustainable, not overwhelming.

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SERVICES

Support for Individuals Feeling Overwhelmed, Stressed, or Anxious
When life feels overwhelming or anxiety creeps in, it can be hard to feel steady or connected to yourself and others. You might not always know what you need, but you know something needs to change.
Together, we’ll explore:
- What’s really happening beneath the surface of your stress and overwhelm
- How your patterns of relating to yourself and others might be influencing how you feel
- Practical and gentle ways to bring calm and clarity to your mind and body
- Building more ease in your relationships starting with the one you have with yourself
- Creating space for deeper connection, calm, and confidence in daily life
This is a compassionate place to understand, heal, and grow even if you don’t have all the answers yet.
Growing up can feel confusing and overwhelming. You might be dealing with stress at school, friendship ups and downs, or big emotions that seem hard to control. Sometimes, it’s hard to feel like you truly fit in or understand yourself.
Together, we’ll work on:
- Understanding and managing emotions so they don’t take over
- Building confidence and self-awareness to help you navigate life’s challenges
- Improving communication and relationships with family and friends
- Finding steady ways to cope with anxiety, overwhelm, or feelings of being “too much”
- Exploring who you are beneath the noise and pressures around you
This is a safe space to be yourself, ask questions, and discover tools that help you feel calmer and more connected.
Together, we work on:
- Understanding and managing intense feelings so they don’t take over
- Building confidence, self-awareness, and clearer communication
- Navigating relationships with family, friends, and yourself
- Finding steady ways to cope with anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
- Discovering who you are beneath the pressures and noise
Here, both teens and parents can feel heard, understood, and supported as you grow stronger together.
Parenting can be rewarding and overwhelming. If you’re feeling stressed, uncertain, or simply in need of space to reflect, you’re not alone.
I work with parents who want to:
- Understand their own feelings and reactions in the parenting journey
- Build patience, calm, and confidence in handling challenging moments
- Strengthen their connection with their child, even during difficult times
- Navigate parenting a child with big emotions, anxiety, or behavioural challenges
- Find balance and self-care amidst the demands of family life
Together, we create a compassionate space for you to feel supported, heard, and equipped to parent from a place of calm and clarity.
Living with ADHD myself, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate daily life, relationships, and your own inner world when your mind feels like it’s always racing or easily overwhelmed.
I’m here to support you in:
- Creating a positive relationship with yourself embracing your unique strengths and challenges
- Understanding your patterns, habits, and the impact ADHD has on your emotions and behaviour
- Setting clear, healthy boundaries that protect your energy and wellbeing
- Improving communication with others in a way that feels authentic and respectful
- Finding practical strategies to manage overwhelm and build steadiness in your life
Together, we’ll work with kindness and curiosity to help you live more confidently on your own terms.
IAnxiety and overwhelm can make even simple tasks feel heavy and exhausting. You might find yourself caught in cycles of worry, restlessness, or feeling “on edge” unsure how to find relief or calm.
I support you to:
- Understand what’s fueling your anxiety beneath the surface
- Recognise how your body and mind respond to stress
- Develop gentle tools to soothe your nervous system and bring calm
- Build new ways of relating to yourself that foster patience and self-compassion
- Create space for clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and more ease in your daily life
This is a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, heal, and find your own steady ground.

About Cate

My approach combines evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Attachment Theory, and the Circle of Security, alongside somatic practices (including optional Kinesiology) to support nervous system regulation and deeper emotional healing. Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body, helping you notice and work with how stress, emotions, and past experiences are held within the nervous system. I believe meaningful change happens when we work with both the mind and body, helping you feel more grounded, connected, and equipped to navigate life with greater confidence and self-awareness.

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your parenting journey, I aim to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported to move toward lasting change.

Relationship and Safety in the World and with Others

Professional Support for anxiety, mental health. Counselling and Somatic Therapy

What Clients Say…

"I first came and saw Cate at the start of a very difficult time that I was going through. I have seen a number of therapists in the past, but no one has helped me understand myself the way cate has. For the last 6 months, cate has worked alongside me helping me understand my patterns, my attachment style, and has bought me so much knowledge as to why I have the patterns that I do/how to rewire them into a healthier way of living. Cate holds space for every single emotion that I walk into the room with, she helps me open my heart and embrace vulnerability even when it feels scary. The changes I have made internally since we have started our sessions together, is like nothing I have ever experienced. Cate has taught me how to choose myself and has given me a sense of empowerment that I’ve never felt before. Each session holds a new layer and brings a new level of healing. I am so grateful that we crossed paths, she is a real life angel and has such a natural talent and passion for what she does. If you’re looking to heal your inner child and experience a level of self love that you haven’t been able to reach in the past, then I cannot recommend her highly enough."
"Cate helped my daughter regain confidence and happiness after exclusion and bullying at school. Cate is calm and warm, and immediately put my pre-teen at ease. She quickly connected with, and understood, her providing support, advice and calming techniques alongside kinesiology – my daughter’s favourite part – to get her nervous system back on track."
"Forever grateful for you Cate for helping me work through some big moments! Cate holds such a special and safe place, her holistic knowledge and guidance she is truely gifted and I always look forward to our session."
"Cate is so wise and nurturing in her guidance. She has helped me through some confusing and tough times. I highly recommend Cate as a counsellor for anyone who is struggling."
Cate's unique approach seamlessly blends traditional counseling with holistic care, fostering a deep sense of connection and understanding. Her exceptional ability to build rapport with individuals of all ages creates a safe and nurturing environment, allowing for authentic exploration and growth. With kindness, compassion, and empathy, Cate skillfully guides you in uncovering the underlying causes of limiting beliefs and patterns, rather than just addressing surface-level concerns. Both my daughter and I have benefited profoundly from her care, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking transformative support.
Cate is an exceptional therapist who has a unique ability to help you work through deep-seated traumas and bring your nervous system back to balance. Whether through kinesiology or holistic counseling, every session with her is a truly transformative experience. Her compassionate and insightful approach creates a safe space for healing and personal growth. If you're looking for genuine support on your journey, I can't recommend Cate highly enough—you won't regret a session with her!