Support for life's challenges & changes - big or little & everything in between.
Trauma informed and strengths based counselling combining knowledge & skills from over 10 years of counselling, nursing and midwifery experience.
When & why you might seek counselling support;
Internal struggles
You have feelings of shame & guilt for how you feel, things you are doing or for not meeting the expectations of others.
Overwhelming or traumatic events
You've experienced an overwhelming or traumatic event or chronically stressful environments.
Low mood or motivation
You're struggling with low mood, lack of motivations, no energy and distressing thoughts.
Loss of interest
You feel numb or less interested in things you once enjoyed.
Anxiety and overwhelm
You're overwhelmed by concerns, nervousness, having problems with decision-making, and feeling agitated and frustrated.
Daily functioning struggles
You're struggling to do everyday tasks and things that are important and necessary for daily functioning.
Interpersonal conflicts
You're experiencing conflict with family, friends, colleagues or people in general.
Unhelpful coping strategies
You find yourself using coping strategies that are not being helpful such as, overuse of alcohol and other drugs, self-harming, restrictive/binge eating or excessive exercising.
Loss of identity
You question who you are and what your purpose in life is. Wondering if you are living the life you want to live.
Hello, I’m Erin
Sometimes the message society gives us about our journey through life doesn’t match what is actually happening and that can be confusing and overwhelming.
Since 2021, I have been counselling clients with a wide variety of mental & physical health concerns including; sleep disorders, perimenopause, personality disorders & psychosis, suicidal/homicidal ideation, complex trauma and substance use.
My aim is to meet people where they are at by being person centered and non-judgmental in my approach. I work from a foundation of neuro affirming, trauma informed reflective practice and use strengths based therapy to support building resilience and navigating challenges.
Having completed a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, I am a Level 2 member of the Australian Counselling Association.
My background includes over six years of experience in nursing and midwifery providing empathetic and non-judgmental care to people who are accessing medical services in hospital and in the community.
The reasons for seeking counselling support are very individual and my goal is to help make sense of what is happening for you.
Some of the reasons include;
Identity, self esteem and self confidence
Anxiety
Depression
Childhood Trauma
C- PTSD
Grief and Loss
Substance use
Relationship issues
Work / Life Stress
Emotional Regulation
Life transitions
Parenting
Perinatal mental health
Book a free 15-minute phone call
Ready to take the first step? Book a free 15-minute phone call with Erin to discuss your needs and see how we can help.
My qualifications
& experience
My goal is to combine my skills and experience in nursing, midwifery, and counselling to provide a therapy style that is person-centred, trauma-informed, and evidence-based.
As a relational therapist, I focus on creating a safe space where you can express emotions, increase self-awareness, and develop effective coping skills.
Bachelor of Nursing & Bachelor of Midwifery from QUT in 2014
Graduate Certificate of Counselling from UniSQ in 2021
Graduate Diploma of Counselling from UniSQ in 2023
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Frameworks we use to support
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Get to know me
I enjoy spending time with my partner and our two dogs. I am a Mum to three wonderful sons who are now becoming adults themselves. I enjoy being creative by painting and making macrame. Movies, music and reading are my go to self care activities.
Having been in the therapy chair myself, I understand how tough it can be to work through life's big events. My focus is on providing compassionate counselling to help you manage life’s challenges and discover your strengths.
If you'd like to connect and see how I can help, schedule a free 15-minute chat.
Compassion, Connection, Hope.
Your story matters and we want to hear it.
A space to express your feelings and be heard.
Compassion, Connection, Hope. Your story matters and we want to hear it. A space to express your feelings and be heard.
FAQs
At Yellow Blue Counselling, we understand that you may have many questions before starting your counselling journey. Here are some FAQs to help you learn more.
There are many reasons people seek out counselling support. Erin has experience in supporting people with a wide variety of mental health concerns including personality disorders & psychosis, complex trauma and substance use.
Some of the reasons people reach out are can include but are not limited to;
Identity, self esteem and self confidence
Anxiety
Depression
Childhood Trauma
C- PTSD
Substance use
Grief and Loss
Relationship issues
Work / Life Stress
Emotional Regulation
Parenting
Perinatal mental health
Counselling sessions are $130 for 50- 60 minutes. Medicare rebates for Mental Health Care Plans are unavailable as we are counsellors and not psychologist/accredited social workers.
There is no wait list. You can book a consultation here, for appointments online via Zoom.
The frequency of counselling sessions will depend on your individual needs and goals. Some clients may benefit from a one off session or weekly sessions, while others may attend fortnightly or monthly or as required.
To develop the working relationships and set goals for therapy, it is recommended to attend fortnightly sessions initially and then see what works best for your situation.
Graduate Diploma of Counselling (2023) from the University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Certificate of Counselling (2021) from the University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Midwifery with distinction (2014) from Queensland University of Technology
Additionally, I have completed various professional development trainings:
Intro to the NMT Case-based Teaching Process with Neurosequential Network - Dr Bruce Perry (2025)
EMDR: A primer for Clinicians with Mental Health Academy (2025)
Short Mental Health Interventions: Perimenopause and Mental Health with Black Dog Institute (2025)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) with LivingWorks (2024)
Basic Skills in Perinatal Mental Health (Revised) with Centre of Perinatal Excellence (2024)
Carrots and Sticks: How rewards and punishment hurt our kids and what to do instead with Mental Health Academy - Dr Justin Coulson (2024)
Introduction to Working with Men who use Violence with No to Violence (2024)
Trauma-informed reflective practice training with Dr. Jenny Gilmore - B.Soc.Wk (Hons) PhD MAASW (Accr) MACSW (2023)
Trauma-informed practice in a QuIHN context with Dr. Jenny Gilmore - B.Soc.Wk (Hons) PhD MAASW (Accr) MACSW (2023)
Vicarious trauma training with Tere Vaka, Senior Psychologist at Penny Gordon and Associates (2023)
LGBTIQ+ inclusive education – introduction to key terminology & concepts with True Relationship & Reproductive Health (2022)
Putting together the puzzle – stigma, discrimination & injecting drug use with QuIHN - Niki Parry (2022)
Sexual and reproductive health workshop with the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - Dr. Caroline Harvey (2018)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health first aid with Mental Health First Aid Australia (2018)
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