A Yatra Is a journey,
a journey of healing through the deepest parts of ourselves
Throughout this human dance, we can at times feel unempowered. This may be due to our own situation or our relationship to another's journey in whom we have some connection.
In these experiences, however, maybe we can take solace in the idea that, beyond attachment, our true power lies in the fact that we have the ability to love others and ourselves in a place that is beyond any thought process or cognitive action. That beyond it all, beyond ideas, emotions and thoughts, the greatest gift we can truly give to both others and ourselves is knowing not that we are loved, but that we are love.
At Yatra Counselling I offer a compassionate space where you can be heard, explore your story and find new ways forward.
My approach is person-centred, holistic and inclusive, integrating counselling with spiritual care, walking alongside you on your journey.
My Story
My curiosity about life and the human experience naturally led me towards counselling. Along the way, I have immersed myself in the study of the world’s religions and philosophies, learning how people from many cultures and traditions make sense of life. These studies have not been separate from my own journey; they have enriched my understanding and helped me walk more thoughtfully both through my own life and alongside others as they navigate this great dance.
I became a counsellor because I believe in the value and dignity of every person’s story. For me, counselling isn’t about “fixing” anything — it’s about creating a kind and supportive space a person can explore, reflect, and grow at their own pace. I like to take a personable and open approach, tailoring our time together to what feels most helpful for you. I'm a big believer that counselling doesn't always need to be confined to the clinic room; sometimes the most genuine conversations happen over a coffee, on a walk, or simply while wandering in the natural surroundings of this beautiful country — moments where healing can unfold naturally along the journey.
Outside of sessions, you’ll often find me reflecting on the beauty of life, in meditation, or simply sitting, watching the dance unfold. I believe in being of service to others, in the power of story, and in the profound strength that comes from human connection.
If you’re looking for someone to listen deeply, to reflect with you, and to journey together through whatever feels heavy or uncertain—I would be honoured to walk with you
'Yatra' (यात्रा), a Sanskrit word meaning 'journey' or 'pilgrimage'.
Life is a journey, a pilgrimage of the heart filled with moments of beauty, challenge, grief, growth, love and transformation.
My whole adult life, I’ve felt called to walk alongside people, to be of service. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding how we as humans make sense of the world: our beliefs, struggles, and longings. In doing so I’ve explored many religious and philosophical traditions — not as an outsider, but as someone wanting to understand how meaning, suffering, joy, history and faith shape a person’s journey.
My curiosity about life has taken me all over the globe; I’ve lived in and travelled around places such as Thailand, India, and Europe — and in each place, I’ve had the privilege to learn from communities very different from my own. I’ve witnessed births, held people at the end of life, walked with families through grief, and celebrated simple moments of joy, each of which added a new depth to how I understand care, loss, and love.
Much of my professional life prior to becoming a counsellor was spent walking alongside people with intellectual disabilities. This work was deeply humbling: yes, I was there to support people through daily challenges, life events, love, joys, loss and grief, but truly, I was given more than I could ever repay, and this gift has helped shape how I see humanity.
Qualifications/Affiliations
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ACA Member (Australian Counselling Association)
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Grad Dip Pastoral Counselling
Charles Sturt University/St Mark's Theological Centre
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BA Religious Studies (Major-World Religions, Minors-Buddhism/Philosophy/Anthropology)
Deakin University
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Cert IV Bowen Therapy
Border College of Natural Therapies
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Cert IV Anthroposophical studies
Sydney Rudolf Steiner College