ABOUT ME

About Me

Hi, I’m Natalie—a qualified counsellor and grief support practitioner based in regional NSW. I work with people navigating a wide range of losses—from the death of a family member or friend, to the quiet but profound heartbreak of losing a beloved animal, an identity, a relationship, a place to call home, or a sense of purpose. When we experience great loss, the world moves on — but our hearts don’t. I know this grief personally and believe it deserves gentle, meaningful acknowledgement.

Grief is rarely linear, and it can arrive through endings we didn’t choose—or even those we did. I provide a calm, respectful space for people to slow down, speak freely, and begin to understand their grief in a way that honours both their pain and their growth.

My practice is shaped by lived experience, professional training, and a deep respect for the individuality of the grieving process. I hold a Diploma of Counselling, am a member of Certified Practicing Counsellors Australia, and my work is grounded in person-centred, trauma-aware principles. I'm continually deepening my knowledge through specialised study in grief, loss, and bereavement. This service was born from a desire to create the kind of quiet, non-judgemental support I personally needed during my own losses.

I’ve spent over 15 years working in high-pressure emergency services roles, while quietly holding space for people navigating loss, grief, and life’s most difficult moments. Those experiences—supporting people in their most vulnerable of times—taught me the power of presence, trust, and meeting people exactly where they are. I've also spent time working with children in residential care settings and high school students in Fiji.  

I now live in Deepwater, NSW, with a small herd of rescue goats, who teach me more about love and loss every single day, and I bring that same compassion and groundedness to every client conversation.