Rewrite your story.
Counselling with Rene, qualified counsellor.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or caught in patterns you cannot shift, counselling can help you make sense of what is happening and build steadier responses.
In person in Albany, Western Australia, and by secure video. No referral needed.
In-person counselling
Currently available in Albany.
Online appointments
Secure video sessions available.
Qualified practice
Master of Counselling.
Clear from the start
Privacy explained before you begin.
A place to begin
You do not need to arrive with the right words.
Many people arrive unsure of how to explain what is wrong. Some feel they are carrying too much; others keep meeting the same pattern and cannot see why. Counselling gives you room to slow things down and look, together, at what is really going on underneath.
There is no wrong way to start, and nothing you bring is too small to matter.
You do not have to wait until things become unmanageable before asking for support.
What I help with
Support shaped around what you are carrying
Whatever brings you here, there is a way in. Every conversation begins gently, at a pace that feels right for you. Choose an area to read more.
Anxiety and overwhelm
When worry, pressure or racing thoughts make it difficult to settle, focus or feel like yourself.
Learn more about anxiety counselling 02Trauma and difficult experiences
Support to understand how difficult experiences still affect you, and to build a sense of steadiness and choice.
Learn more about trauma counselling 03Grief, loss and change
Space to process bereavement, separation, changes in identity, and the life transitions that ask a lot of you.
Learn more about grief counselling 04Relationships and family
Understanding patterns, boundaries and communication, and how conflict is affecting you and the people around you.
Learn more about relationship counselling 05Self-worth and identity
Exploring harsh self-judgment and uncertainty about who you are and what you want.
Learn more about self-worth counselling 06Work stress and burnout
Support when work pressure has started to spill into your sleep, your mood and your daily life.
Learn more about work stress counsellingHow counselling works
A clear and simple place to begin
You remain in control of the pace, the focus and whether counselling feels right for you.
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Choose a time
Select an in-person appointment in Albany or a secure online session, whichever suits you best.
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Have the first conversation
We talk through what brings you here and what you are hoping for. There is no pressure to have it all worked out.
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Decide what comes next
Together we set a pace that fits your life. There is no fixed commitment to a number of sessions.
Grounded · thoughtful · human
Counselling with Rene
A thoughtful approach, shaped around the person in front of her.
Rene works at your pace, helping you understand your experiences without reducing you to a label. Her background includes trauma-informed counselling and support with anxiety, grief, relationships and significant life changes.
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Master of Counselling
Not sure whether counselling is right for you?
It is common to feel uncertain before a first appointment. Read more about confidentiality, session length, fees and what happens in the first session before deciding.
Fees & booking
Ready to take the next step?
You do not need to have everything worked out before you begin. Book an appointment, or get in touch if you have a practical question first.
Online booking opening soon. Call the practice hello@fountainpoint.strategyk.com.au