About Me

Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here.

My name is Charlene,

I am a trauma-informed counsellor and psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Member of PACFA, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Counselling in 2016 and have done my Post Graduate Clinical Training in Contemporary Gestalt Therapy.

I am a mother of two and have a multicultural background, where I was born in the UK and have grown up in Singapore. I currently live in Australia with my husband and children.

I offer a warm, relational and non-judgemental space for adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, feelings of overwhelm, addiction, relationship difficulties and significant life transitions.

I believe many of the ways we cope, respond and relate to others can be better understood when we consider what we have experienced in the past. Behaviours or patterns that feel difficult today can sometimes have their roots in earlier experiences, relationships or trauma — and may once have developed as ways of coping, protecting ourselves or getting our needs met.

Therapy can provide a safe space to gently explore and process these experiences, understand the patterns that have developed around them, and begin to find different ways of responding to yourself, your relationships and your life.

My Approach

My therapeutic approach is relational at its core. I believe that healing happens in connection — when we feel seen, heard, and met as we are. Rather than positioning myself as the “expert,” I work alongside you, gently exploring your experiences, patterns, and inner world with curiosity and care.

My work is informed by contemporary Gestalt therapy with a somatic approach. This means we don’t just talk about what’s happening — we also pay attention to how it shows up in your body, your emotions, thoughts, relationships, body and nervous system. Together, we begin to notice patterns, build awareness, and create space for new ways of responding to yourself and your life.

I have a particular interest in supporting people through life transitions, entering parenthood and burnout, Women's mental health, relationship challenges, childhood trauma and family dynamics, periods of feeling stuck, lost, or disconnected.

I have extensive experience working in the area of addiction, supporting individuals to gently explore the underlying patterns, emotional needs, and nervous system responses that sit beneath coping behaviours. I also work with partners, family members, and loved ones, helping them navigate the complexities of being in relationship with someone experiencing addiction.

My approach is compassionate and non-judgemental. Rather than focusing solely on the behaviour itself, I’m interested in understanding what it may be trying to protect, soothe, or express. I have worked across a range of clinical settings, including both inpatient and outpatient services, as part of multidisciplinary teams within Australia.

At the heart of my work is a deep respect for your pace and your story. Therapy with me is not about fixing you — it’s about creating a space where you can come into fuller contact with yourself, and from there, begin to move in ways that feel more aligned, resourced, and whole.