Natalie’s approach is grounded in values of compassion, care, integrity, hope and non-judgement. 

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She is known not only for helping clients feel deeply understood but also for equipping them with evidence-based strategies that bring meaningful and lasting change. Natalie's goal is to walk alongside her clients as they take practical steps toward healing, growth, and greater emotional resilience.

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Experience & Specialisation

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• Over 8 years of clinical counselling experience

• School Counsellor Experience in NSW and Queensland

• Sessional Lecturer at Christian Heritage College (CHC), Brisbane, QLD

• Specialises in:

  • Individual Therapy

  • Family Counselling

  • Couples Counselling

  • Parenting Support

  • Parenting Programs in Academic Settings

  • Consultation with business organisations to deliver professional development training for staff

 

Therapeutic Approach​

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• Bowen Family Systems Therapy:

  • Understanding family dynamics

  • Improving emotional regulation

  • Promoting personal growth through healthier relationship choices

• Couples Counselling Approach (Integrated):​

  • Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Couples Therapy

  • Focus on communication, emotional connection, and resolving relationship challenges

  • Gottman Method Couples Counselling (Level 2 Trained)

 

Professional Qualifications

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• Level 4 Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

• Professional Supervisor within the ACA College of Supervisors, providing supervision and mentoring to counsellors and students

• Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Counselling

  • Graduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy and Counselling

  • Bachelor of Business

  • Advanced Diploma in Family Counselling

 

Areas of Special Interest

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• Parent Consultation & Coaching: Effective parenting strategies, family dynamics, and child development support

• Fostering Emotional Connection & Resilience in children

• Supporting Healthy Boundaries around technology use

• Screen Use Disorder: Working with children and adolescents affected by excessive screen time

• Co-Parenting Support: Assisting parents during and after divorce

• Stress, Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Addressing occupational and personal stress

• Grief & Life Transitions: Navigating loss and emotional complexities

• Year 12 Support: Assisting adolescents and parents with school transitions

• Evidence-Based Parent Programs:

  • Tuning in to Kids

  • Tuning in to Teens

  • Enhancing emotional intelligence and communication

 

Counselling Days & Hours

• Face-to-Face Thursdays at the Gold Coast Counselling Centre book here

• Online Tuesdays 10AM to 3PM (individual counselling only for 16+ years old - no couples or family therapy offered online) -              email: natalie@backtobasicscounselling.com for a booking

 

Outside of Work

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• Enjoys bike riding & traveling 

• Volunteering & serving others 

• Spending time with family on the Gold Coast, Queensland

Testimonial

"Natalie is an incredibly passionate counsellor who demonstrates warmth and genuine care to her clients. She is ethical, reliable, and is 100% invested in her work."
– Emily