Counselling
Grief, Loss & Change
Darwin
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Counselling with Nicole
I am an Accredited Social Worker (Honours by Research) with advanced training in grief support, and over 20 years’ experience working in trauma‑informed care. Across this time, I have supported individuals through grief, trauma, stress, and life transitions, bringing both professional expertise and a compassionate presence to my work.
Support for Grief, Trauma and Life Transitions
Support for Grief, Trauma and Life Transitions
Alongside my work in pregnancy and child loss, I support people experiencing a wide range of grief and transition, including bereavement of any kind, traumatic or unexpected loss, relationship changes, identity shifts, burnout, chronic stress, and major life transitions. My approach is collaborative, paced, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique story.
Somatic and Embodied Approach
Somatic and Embodied Approach
My counselling practice integrates somatic and body‑based wisdom. This means paying attention not only to thoughts and emotions, but also to the signals the body sends — the subtle ways it communicates distress, safety, or resilience. Drawing on my experience as a registered yoga teacher, I weave embodied practices such as breathwork, mindfulness, and body awareness into counselling in ways that feel supportive, grounding, and accessible. These practices help regulate the nervous system, foster presence, and create space for healing
How I Work
How I Work
I work intentionally with a small number of clients at a time so I can be fully present in the work. This allows me to offer thoughtful, personalised support and to ensure each person feels genuinely held in the process. Because of this, I am careful about who I take on, and I value a shared sense of fit, readiness, and clarity about what counselling involves.
My practice is steady, relational, and paced. I bring particular experience in grief, pregnancy loss, child loss, and Pregnancy After Loss, alongside broader support for trauma, stress, and life transitions.
Who It’s For
Who It’s For
Individuals experiencing grief, trauma, or loss
People navigating pregnancy loss, child loss, and Pregnancy After Loss (PAL). You can read more about this area of my work.
Those managing stress, burnout, or workplace challenges
Individuals moving through major life transitions or identity shifts
Clients across Australia (online) or locally in Darwin (in‑person)
What to Expect
What to Expect
Safe, confidential support tailored to your needs
Evidence‑based, person‑centred, trauma‑sensitive counselling
Somatic and body‑based approaches to support nervous system regulation and resilience
A steady, collaborative pace that honours your capacity
Flexible options: online sessions (Australia‑wide) or in‑person appointments in Darwin
EAP - Northern Territory Government (NTG) Employment Assistance Program
EAP - Northern Territory Government (NTG) Employment Assistance Program
If you are an employee of the Northern Territory Government (NTG) and believe my counselling focus aligns with your needs, you can request to be seen by me through the NTG Employment Assistance Program. If approved, your counselling sessions will be free of charge. You are welcome to get in touch to explore this option.
Feel free to get in touch to explore this option.
Practical Details
Practical Details
Session length: 60 minutes
Fee: $180 per session
Availability: Limited spaces currently open for new clients
Location: Online (Australia‑wide via Zoom) or in‑person in Darwin
Membership: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Member No. 675774
This fee supports the sustainability of my practice and allows me to offer thoughtful, personalised care to a small number of clients at a time.
Cancellation & Missed Appointment Policy
Cancellation & Missed Appointment Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice. This allows me to offer the appointment to someone else who may be waiting for support.
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, or not attended, will incur a 50% fee. I appreciate your care and consideration in honouring this policy.
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