Welcome to Meraki Holistic Counselling

Meet Our Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Dedicated to Your Emotional Wellness

Hi there, my name is Kym and I reside in the beautiful hinterland region of the Sunshine Coast Qld. I offer tele-health Australia wide, and walk and talk sessions within the Sunshine Coast region depending upon location.

I am a trauma informed 'Accredited Mental Health Social Worker' practicing for the past 10 years. My vision for 'Meraki Holistic Counselling' is to provide evidence based therapy that incorporates a holistic approach to include an individuals unique spiritual beliefs into the counselling space. I am committed to providing a compassionate, safe, and supportive space for you to explore and enhance your mental well-being, with a focus of empowering you to achieve emotional wellness and resilience.

I am qualified in the following therapeutic modalities:

EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing: a trauma based therapy to support with reduction in emotional distress through processing traumatic memory.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): psychotherapy that promotes acceptance and 'psychological flexibility' by embracing emotions and experiences rather than avoid or control them.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): talk based psychotherapy that develops / teaches healthy coping strategies to manage strong emotional responses.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): psychotherapy to address unhelpful ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving, by responding in helpful ways to manage overwhelming emotions and situations.
Motivational Interviewing (MI): a person centred approach to motivation and support behaviour change.
Mindfulness Techniques: encourages non-judgmental present awareness to address stress, anxiety, and emotional distress to relax the mind and body.
EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique (clinical) somatic therapy: "tapping" for stress relief.

Education:

Master in Mental Health Practice.
Master in Social Work
Bachelor in Human Services (Child / Family)

Empowering Your Mental Well-being

Why Choose Meraki Holistic Counselling?

Our Approach can help with

Meraki (May-Rah-Kee) -is a Greek word that means to do something with your SOUL, or LOVE, to put something of yourself into what your doing ........

Anxiety

Our therapeutic techniques are designed to alleviate anxiety. Offering personalised sessions that support with developing healthy coping strategies and creating resilience, to work towards building inner peace.

Depression

Compassionate and structured guidance to safely explore root causes of depression while developing personalised stratigies to promote receovery.

Self-Exploration

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth with our expert guidance and counselling.

Relationship Issues

Personalised counselling to help foster and build healthier communication and understanding in your relationships.

Trauma Recovery

We offer a compassionate space for trauma recovery and healing, supporting you every step of the way.

Stress Management

Learn effective stress management strategies and coping skills to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Providing a supportive and non-judgemental environment to build resilience and overcome addictions. My focus is on empowering individuals to develop strategies for lasting change. Identify triggers, build coping mechanisms, and gain healthy coping strategies to achieve sustainable change and regain control over your life.

Addiction

Major Life Events

Our therapeutic techniques offer guidance in developing coping strategies to process emotions and manage both planned and unexpected changes. By promoting self reflection and fostering resilience, my focus is to empower individuals and build a sense of purpose during times of uncertainty.

Confidence & Self Worth

Empowering individuals with personalised sessions to cultivate lasting confidence and positive self-worth. Through promoting self-compassion and fostering self-acceptance, a safe counselling space is provided to develop a strong foundation to live confidently and authentically.

Client Stories

“Meraki Holistic Counselling has been a great support through a difficult chapter in my life. Kym always made me feel safe and supported, and her insightful feedback was incredibly helpful. She provides a compassionate and empathetic therapeutic space. Helping me embody clarity and new approaches to life’s challenges. I always leave her sessions with a deeper understanding of my patterns and past and a more optimistic outlook for my future.”

— Sofijah, V.

Services

Initial Free Consultation

Free brief consultation to explore your challenges and indentity if we are the 'right fit' for your counselling needs.

Initial 15 minute free consultation to discuss your specific counselling needs. Enquire at: info@merakiholisticcounselling.com.au

Individual Therapy Sessions

Individual Counselling Sessions:

I hour session - $200

Sessions are offered via Telehealth providing your counselling needs in the safety and comfort of your own home.
Walk and Talk: can be offered to specific areas located with the Sunshine Coast Region. Offering your the option to walk, sit, and connect with nature during you counselling session.
Medicare rebates available via mental health care plan.

Professional Supervision and Mentoring

Professional Supervision

1 hour session: $120

Professional supervision, coaching, or mentoring to support the growth and development of your practice framework.
Sessions offered via video conferencing.

Medicare Rebate

Medicare rebates are available.
Please see your GP for a referral for a 'Mental Health Care Plan'.

"Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations"....