Counselling and Somatic (Mind + Body) Therapy for anxiety, overwhelm, burnout and neurodivergent support. Online across Australia and in person on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Supporting adults, parents, teens and adolescents to make sense of anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, and the deeper patterns beneath them - with a warm, compassionate approach shaped by both professional training and lived understanding.
Healing begins when you feel safe enough to understand your patterns, soften your stress responses, and reconnect with yourself.
If you are here, you may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, emotionally stretched, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. You may be carrying parenting stress, relationship struggles, family dynamics that feel exhausting, or the daily juggle of trying to meet everyone's needs while losing touch with your own.
You may also be navigating neurodivergence - in yourself, your child, or your family - and searching for support that feels both professional and genuinely understanding.
At Steady Within Counselling, I support adults, parents, children and teens to make sense of what is happening beneath anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, and nervous system overload. My approach is shaped by both professional training and lived understanding, particularly around neurodivergence, parenting, and the hidden emotional load many people carry quietly.
Together, we work toward greater clarity, regulation, connection, and a steadier way of being within yourself and your relationships.
Support for..
Adult Support
Counselling for anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burnout, identity shifts, relationship stress, and the deeper patterns that may be shaping how you think, feel, and cope.
Neurodivergence Support
Neuroaffirming counselling for adults, children, teens, and families, including support around ADHD, ASD, masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.
Parent Support
Support for parents navigating strong-willed kids, neurodivergence, family dynamics, emotional overload, guilt, stress, and the ongoing juggle of holding everything together.
Children and Teens Support
Counselling for children and teens experiencing anxiety, school stress, friendship struggles, emotional regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, overwhelm, or neurodivergent experiences.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic (mind & body) therapy, Kinesiology and nervous system support for anxiety, stress, burnout and overwhelm. Online across Australia and in person on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
Online Counselling
Flexible, supportive counselling via Zoom for adults, parents, children and teens across Australia.
About Cate
I offer a warm, collaborative, and body-aware approach to counselling that supports both the emotional and nervous system layers of what you may be experiencing. I draw from somatic therapy, CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, attachment theory, Circle of Security principles, Kinesiology, and muscle testing where helpful.
This means our work can support not only your thoughts and feelings, but also the stress responses, protective patterns, and body-based experiences that may be keeping you stuck.
Counselling with me is not about fixing you. It is about helping you better understand yourself, feel more supported in what you are carrying, and create meaningful change that feels steady and sustainable.
Why somatic therapy can help
Sometimes you can understand what is happening logically, but still feel anxious, activated, shut down, restless, overwhelmed, or unable to settle. This is often because stress and threat are not only processed in the mind - they are also carried in the body and nervous system.
When the brain has learned to respond through protection or survival, those responses can become automatic over time. Even when part of you knows you are safe, your body may still react as though danger is present. Somatic therapy helps gently bring these patterns into awareness, soften long-held threat responses, and support greater regulation, safety, and connection.
You may be looking for support with..
Anxiety and chronic stress
Emotional overwhelm
Burnout and nervous system overload
ADHD and neurodivergent experiences
Strong-willed kids and parenting stress
Family dynamics and relationship strain
School stress and emotional regulation
Masking, shutdown, or emotional exhaustion
Identity shifts and self-understanding
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unlike yourself
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A qualified and registered counselling approach
I am an ACA registered counsellor offering counselling and somatic therapy for adults, parents, children and teens. My work is grounded in professional training, lived understanding, and a deep respect for each person's unique experience.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, my aim is to offer a space that feels safe, steady, compassionate, and genuinely supportive.
Online across Australia and in person on Sydney's Northern Beaches
I offer online counselling across Australia and in-person sessions on Sydney's Northern Beaches, making it easier to access support in a way that fits your life, your location, and your capacity.
FAQ’s
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Yes. I offer online counselling via Zoom for adults, parents, children and teens across Australia.
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Yes. I offer in-person counselling on Sydney's Northern Beaches as well as online sessions.
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.
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Yes. I support neurodivergent adults, children, teens, and parents with a neuroaffirming and compassionate approach.
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Yes. I support parents navigating stress, strong-willed children, family dynamics, emotional intensity, and the complexity of raising neurodivergent kids and teens.
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Somatic therapy is a body-aware approach to counselling that works with thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and nervous system patterns. It can be especially helpful for anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, and emotional regulation.
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Counselling with me is warm, collaborative, and grounded. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where you can feel heard, understand yourself more clearly, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels supportive. I come with lived experience of neurodivergence, anxiety, overwhelm, and strong willed children so I understand the complexities and impact.
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Take the next step
If you are looking for counselling and somatic therapy for anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, neurodivergence, parenting stress, family dynamics, or emotional regulation, you are welcome to reach out.
Sessions are available online across Australia and in person on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
