Welcome! I'm Paula and I'm an experienced Disability Counsellor and Transpersonal Art Therapist. I have been working in the disability sector for the past 4 years and specialise in providing accessible, personalised, trauma-informed and client-centered therapy. Being disabled and autistic myself, I have an understanding of the unique struggles faced by this community such as social isolation, medical trauma, PTSD, health anxiety and financial stress to name a few. I understand that therapy can look different for disabled and neurodivergent individuals, and always adapt my counselling style and approach so that it works with your unique needs and ways of working. Providing an empathetic approach, my priority is always ensuring you feel comfortable, understood and heard. Whilst I am open to any concerns, issues I specialise in include depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual abuse, bereavement & grief, self-harm, sexuality, gender dysphoria, self-esteem, unemployment. financial stress, loneliness and general life skills. You'll know we are a good match if you're looking for someone who is warm, passionate, empathetic, open-minded and understands disability.

Why the Spoony community matters to me

In my own journey of being diagnosed with ME​/​CFS and Ankylosing Spondylitis, I have been exposed to the unique challenges of being disabled and the need for support and social connection. Having being part of the disability space for so long, I have seen the demand for a platform like Spoony to help like-minded people connect and I am so excited by the initiatives put in place to see a dream become a reality.

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma of Counselling Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy Member of Australia Counselling Association Member of Holistic Therapists Australia