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Simple Steps for Your First Therapy: Forms, Goals, Fit

Therapy sessions go better when the first appointment is treated as a practical starting point, not a test. In Australia, Medicare data shows how often people use mental health support, with 12.6...

Counselling for Anxiety: What Happens in the First Session

Counselling for anxiety can feel a lot less overwhelming when you know what the first appointment is actually for. The first session is usually a calm, structured starting point where your counsellor...

Christian Counselling: A Practical Path to Hope

Counselling can support people from any background, but Christian counselling is different because it intentionally integrates evidence-informed counselling skills with a Christian worldview, values...

Teen Counselling Quickstart: How to Feel Safe Before Session

Counselling for teenagers is designed to feel safe, structured, and practical, so a young person can talk openly and build skills that make everyday life easier. In most teen counselling sessions, the...

Practical Trauma-Informed Therapy: What to Expect

Trauma-informed care in therapy means your therapist recognises that many people have lived through distressing experiences that can still affect how they think, feel, and respond today, and they work...

7 Ways Faith Can Support Your Mental Health

Mental health can feel like something you only notice when it’s under pressure, but it affects how you think, regulate emotion, relate to others, and cope with everyday stressors. In Australia, the...

Family Therapy: Simple, Proven Ways to Repair Patterns

Therapy can help families move from stuck patterns to healthier ways of relating by improving communication, strengthening problem-solving, and rebuilding trust over time. In Australia, the ABS...

7 Urgent Signs of Teen Anxiety: When Help is Needed

Anxiety can be hard to spot in teenagers because it does not always present as constant worrying or obvious fear. In my sessions, I often notice it first through avoidance, irritability...

Counsellor vs Mental Health Expert: Key Differences Made Easy

Counsellor support is often the first place people look when they want a safe space to talk through stress, relationships, grief, or life transitions, but the titles counsellor, psychologist, and...

Explore My Therapy Services

Explore my range of support services, each thoughtfully tailored to meet you exactly where you are. Learn how I can help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and care.

Counselling & Psychotherapy

A supportive and confidential space to explore challenges, gain new perspectives, and work through emotional stress. This process helps you grow, heal, and strengthen your relationships.

Couples Counselling

A safe and supportive space to help you and your partner understand relationship dynamics, resolve conflict, and improve communication. Together, you'll work toward deeper connection and lasting relationship satisfaction.

Family
Therapy

Helps families identify and shift unhelpful relationship patterns, improve communication, and create a more supportive and connected home environment.

Professional Supervision

A reflective and skill-building space for counsellors and students to grow professionally, deepen self-awareness, and set meaningful development goals. Available in-person or via telehealth.

Youth Mentoring

Supportive, one-on-one guidance that helps young people build confidence, challenge limiting beliefs, and explore new perspectives — all through a trusted mentoring relationship.

Christian
Counselling

Blends spiritual and psychological support to help you explore your challenges through faith-based principles, deepen your relationship with God, and find renewed hope.

Counselling for Young People

A safe, youth-focused space that supports emotional development, improves communication, and helps young people and families navigate challenges together with clarity and care.

I’m here to listen, understand, and help you figure out where your head is at.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you or anyone you know are in crisis or in need of urgent intervention, please contact the 24-hour counselling service Lifeline on 13 11 14, or if it’s an emergency, please contact 000.

Jonathan Righetti

Australian Counselling Association / College of Supervisors

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