PEBBLE & TIDE COUNSELLING
Welcome to Pebble & Tide
My name is Catherine, and I’m the founder. I am a former teacher and a psychologist in training. I offer online counselling Australia-wide, so you can access support from the comfort of your own home.
Sessions are calm, collaborative, and always at your pace. My aim is to create a safe, understanding space where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to explore challenges in a way that feels right for you.
My Background
I bring over 17 years of experience working with children, families, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. My professional journey has included teaching, disability support, and mental health advocacy. These roles have given me a deep understanding of the realities of navigating systems, managing sensory needs, and finding strategies that genuinely work in everyday life.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and am a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). I am also a member of the Mental Health Council of Tasmania and the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA).
This combination of training, professional experience, and community involvement shapes the way I support clients with compassion, insight, and a deep respect for individuality.
My Approach
I work primarily from a person-centred framework, ensuring you remain at the heart of each session. My practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and strengths-based.
I integrate strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches, adapting tools to suit your unique needs.
I am also solutions-focused, supporting you to identify practical steps and insights that create meaningful, lasting change in your everyday life. This flexible, client-led style allows me to offer support that feels safe, collaborative, and empowering, helping you build confidence and self-understanding at a pace that feels right for you.