Hi, I'm Natalie
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been someone others turn to, a person they feel safe sharing their thoughts and emotions with. I’ve always held space for others, listened deeply, and supported them through their challenges. Counselling felt like a natural path for me, and I’m proud to be a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. I combine evidence-based strategies with wisdom-based practices to help people create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and resilience.
Over the years, I’ve faced major surgeries, endured a domestic violence relationship at a young age, lived with chronic pain, and was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer a decade ago. These experiences gave me firsthand insight into suffering, feeling stuck, and being completely overwhelmed.
Beyond my work, I’m a mum to two wonderful young adults, a wife, and an animal and bird lover. Our home is often alive with the sounds of our two exotic parrots, and our labradoodles Poppy and Holly. I have a special admiration for pelicans and love to unwind by the beach, where I often meditate, birdwatch, and connect with nature.
Life will always bring challenges and is, by nature, ever-changing. When we feel stuck and completely overwhelmed, it can manifest as low energy, disrupted sleep, headaches, digestive issues, chronic pain, increased anxiety, constant overthinking, difficulty managing emotions, and ongoing procrastination and avoidance.
The key realisation is that our lives do not need to be chaotic. There is another way and with the right support this can be achieved by all of us.
Within my clinic my mission is to share my insights to support you and help you save time, potentially alleviating some of your suffering, so you can live a life that you LOVE.
My counselling practice focuses on supporting women and young children.
The therapies I use are Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Clinical Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Group Meditation, Somatic and Nervous System work and Creative Therapies.
My Qualifications
- Diploma of Counselling, Institute of Applied Psychology
- Post Graduate Diploma Mindfulness and Meditation, Australian Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness
- Professional Certificate of Adolescent Counselling, Monash University
- Advanced Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Level 1 and 2
- Clinical Emotional Freedom Technique Level 1 and 2
- Breathwork Practitioner
- Somatic Work
- Creative Therapies
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Standard First Aid Certificate
- Working with Children Clearance
Kind Words
Louise N
October 3, 2024
Natalie is a kind and caring practitioner who takes a substantial amount of time to cater to individual needs. I can particularly recommend her online meditation library, which is great for at-home practice and offers a large range of guided meditations.
Michelle Boyd
August 16, 2024
My favourite way to spend a Monday night, is to visit the Alite Mind studio for Group Meditation Natalie has created a warm and cosy space to unload your worries & stresses of the day. Stepping into the room feels like being enveloped in a giant hug. Her presence is very calming and I leave feeling refreshed and have clarity of mind. I thoroughly enjoy the sessions
Ildi
August 13, 2024
I have felt consistently supported and safe with the compassionate, authentic, gentle care provided by Natalie, at a truly difficult and challenging time :)
Nicole Laughton
August 13, 2024
I highly recommend Natalie at Alite Mind she supported me through a very high stressful time in my life. I felt safe, supported and understood all the way through our sessions. I took the opportunity to become a member to her meditations and they too are amazing, her voice is so calm and soothing easy to follow. Natalie is very professional, kind and compassionate. Thank you for all you have done to support me in my time of need.
Deb Harvey
July 16, 2024
I love my Tuesday morning meditations at Alite Mind. The atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming and the session is just lovely, like a warm hug! I always leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. Thank you!
Rach Jenkins
June 10, 2024
Nat is amazing very supportive and helpful to learn more about meditation The group is a Wonderful safe and comfort zone
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