About Shazzy

I’m an approachable therapist with over 30 years’ experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. My work is grounded in compassion, understanding, and lived experience, and I aim to create a safe, affirming space for every client.

I work with individuals, couples, families, teenagers, children, people with disabilities, and NDIS clients, supporting them with a wide range of issues, including

Workplace stress and conflict

Communication and relationship skills

Depression, anxiety, and stress management

Trauma (single incident and complex, including childhood trauma)

Autism, ADHD, PDA, and other neurodivergent experiences

Disability and chronic health challenges (including chronic pain)

Emotional and sensory regulation

Behavioural and family challenges

Self-esteem and confidence building

I am a proud LGBTQIA+ ally and always work in a person-centred, trauma-informed way.

My background

I originally trained in the UK as a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, and later completed a Postgraduate Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Australia. I am now undertaking a Master of Science in Psychology to deepen my research and clinical expertise.

As someone who is autistic, ADHD, and PDA myself — and as a parent of neurodivergent children — I understand the neurodivergent experience from both personal and professional perspectives. My practice is strongly neurodivergent-affirming, respecting and celebrating difference rather than trying to “fix” it.

I am also multicultural and multilingual, with qualifications in Teaching English as a Second Language. Having lived in many countries and spoken languages that aren’t my first, I bring patience and empathy to clients for whom English is a second language.

Therapies and approaches

I draw on a wide range of evidence-based therapies, tailoring my approach to each client’s needs. These include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Mindfulness-based approaches (MBSR, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy)

Collaborative Problem Solving and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Family Therapy and Play Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Non-Directive Pregnancy Counselling

Group work and telehealth counselling

Qualifications & Training

MSc Psychology (in progress)

Postgraduate Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Australia)

Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (UK)

Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional

Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional

Certified Autism Informed Professional

Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider

Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist

Professional Diploma in Mindfulness Practice

Accredited Wellbeing and Holistic Medicine Practitioner

Accredited Relationship Counsellor

Professional Diploma in Teaching

Gottman Level 1 & 2 Couples Therapy

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

A full list of my qualifications is available on LinkedIn.

How I work

I can collaborate with other support people in a client’s life, conduct behavioural observations, provide referrals, and attend online meetings with schools, workplaces, or other professionals.

Above all, my goal is to walk alongside you — providing therapy that is supportive, practical, and affirming of who you are.