About Our Counselling Consultations
Our counselling consultations provide a supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings with compassion and understanding. Each session is tailored to your unique journey, whether you need strategies for stress regulation, guidance with family dynamics or tools to strengthen resilience.
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If you’re ready to take the next step in your personal growth, let’s talk about what you’d like to focus on in our first session.
Our Initial appointments
Parents only
Our initial counselling session for parents (first) offers a warm and welcoming space where you can speak freely about the challenges you face and the hopes you hold for your family. You will receive focused support to unpack stressors, build confidence in your parenting choices and develop clear strategies to nurture both your wellbeing and your child’s growth. With compassionate guidance you will learn practical tools for managing overwhelm boosting your resilience and deepening your connection with your children.
This appointment is your opportunity to gain fresh insights, feel understood and leave with a personalised plan that honours your strengths and meets your family’s needs. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and discover new ways to bring calm purpose and joy into your family life let’s begin this journey together.
Here’s what you can expect to gain in return for investing in your parent-only counselling session:
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Greater confidence in your parenting choices, with clear strategies you can put into action straight away
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Practical tools for managing stress and overwhelm so you can stay calm even on challenging days
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Deeper emotional resilience, helping you bounce back more quickly when things don’t go as planned
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Stronger connection with your children through improved communication and understanding
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A personalised plan that honours your unique strengths and family values, giving you a roadmap for ongoing growth
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When you leave, you’ll not only feel heard and supported, you’ll have tangible, confidence-building steps to create more harmony, balance and joy in your family life.
Our return Parent only appointments
Our Children only
Appointments
Sarah’s one-on-one counselling is guided by a child-led approach, creating a space where children and teens feel safe, understood, and empowered. Her sessions often include play-based therapy, which allows children to express themselves, explore emotions, and build coping skills in ways that feel natural and engaging.
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Sarah also integrates her certified therapy dog, Sage, into sessions. Sage offers more than comfort and cuddles, she helps children in a multitude of ways, such as:
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Building emotional awareness: children often find it easier to learn about feelings when they can identify them in Sage first, then reflect on their own.
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Reducing anxiety and stress: the presence of a calm, friendly dog can regulate the nervous system and bring a sense of safety.
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Encouraging communication: children may feel more comfortable opening up while interacting with Sage.
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Practicing empathy and social skills: caring for and observing Sage fosters connection and understanding.
Alongside this, Sarah draws on evidence-based modalities, these approaches support children and families in recognising strengths, exploring values, and developing tools for resilience and growth.
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With her unique combination of training as a paediatric naturopath and counsellor, Sarah understands the deep connection between a child’s emotional health, physical wellbeing, and family environment. Her mission is to help families feel supported, confident, and connected, while empowering children to thrive on their own terms
Holiday Workshops
Children & Teens only
Group Therapy Sessions
After your initial consultation and first follow-up, you’ll be invited to join our small group therapy sessions. These gatherings combine animal assisted therapy with hands-on, nature-based activities to foster connection and personal growth.
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Who can attend
Clients who have completed both their initial and first follow-up appointments, plus invited family members or siblings.
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Group size and format
Six to eight participants per group, led by one therapist alongside a fully assessed therapy dog. Sessions run for two to three hours during school holidays or at weekends at our outdoor therapy space.
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Key components
• Animal assisted play with our therapy dogs to build trust and engagement
• Nature exploration via bush walks, creek visits or simple garden mindfulness to calm the nervous system
• Skill workshops on topics like stress regulation, emotional awareness and social connection
• Peer support through guided discussion to share experiences and practise new strategies
Benefits
• Enhances social skills through structured group activities
• Supports emotional regulation in the company of companion animals and natural settings
• Reinforces strategies from your individual treatment plan in a community context
• Yields fresh insights we can integrate into your one to one sessions
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Exact dates, themes and session length will be finalised based on participant interest and seasonal availability. If you’re keen to join or have questions, let me know and I’ll send the full schedule as soon as it’s ready.
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Email: hello@neurothrive.com.au
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Calm & Connected Program
7-week 1:1 coaching and naturopathic support program for parents of neurodivergent children. It blends naturopathic foundations, practical strategies, personalised action plans, and gentle energy work to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected, while creating a home environment where your whole family can thrive.
