FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS…
Q. Can’t I just share my grief with a friend/family member instead?
A. You can, however often they may not have the capacity to support you. They may find it hard to be neutral and listen without interrupting or giving advice. A counsellor is objective. They can normalise your experiences and feelings, show empathy, and focus solely on you and your needs and not their own.
Q. What qualifications do counsellors have?
A. I have a Bachelor of Counselling degree, and other certificates in areas I have specialised in. I am a Level 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), which requires me to maintain my training, have regular supervision, hold public liability insurance and have a current police check.
Q. What experience do you have?
A. Prior to my last 5 years spent running my private practice I worked within the following organisations: Drug Arm, Life Line, Relationships Australia, The Family Relationship Advice Line, The Gambling Help Service, and StandBy Support After Suicide. I gained many additional skills in each of these roles.
Q. Do I need a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from my doctor?
A. Currently counsellors are not eligible to provide Medicare rebates under a MHCP. This service is only available for psychologists and mental health social workers. My fees reflect the gap fee you still need to pay.
Q. What is the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor?
A. Psychologists work with a medical framework and have more training in research, diagnosis, and assessment. They generally work with clients with more severe mental health conditions. Counsellors use a person-centred approach, focusing on empathic listening and a holistic approach, and do not diagnose.
Q. Is what I share with you confidential?
A. Yes, I always practice confidentiality. The only exceptions include:
Case discussions with a professional supervisor.
If your notes are subpoenaed by a court.
If a child is at risk of harm
If you or someone you speak about is at risk.
Q. How long do counselling sessions go for?
A. Your counselling session will go for 60 minutes. If you are late to your session, this time will not be made up as this will impact other clients.
Q. Where are you located?
A. I have my office in Nimbin, NSW and will give you my address at the time of booking. If you are not in this area please enquire about telehealth options.
If your question has not been answered here please contact me.
Professional support to help you sit with your grief exactly as it is and feel truly understood, not rushed or dismissed.
Here you are held with compassion while you gently work through overwhelming emotions and learn tools to regulate your nervous system and manage your grief in your daily life.
This space also supports you with trauma-informed care for areas such as mental health and pregnancy or infertility loss, either in person or via telehealth.
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Professional natural therapies to support your body, mind and spirit in a gentle, nurturing way. These include Reiki energy healing to balance your energy, crystal healing to support deeper emotional and physical release, and a range of soothing massage treatments such as hot stone, relaxation and Indian head massage.
You can also explore intuitive sessions like oracle/tarot readings to gain insight and calm. Each therapy is offered with warmth and care to help you feel supported in your healing journey.
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Self-Healing Library
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The Baby Dream
by Narelle Hudson
The Baby Dream – Learning to Live with Infertility and Loss' is Narelle Hudson’s heartfelt account of her experiences with infertility and IVF. This autobiography highlights her determination to firmly hold onto her dream of having a baby.
It shows how her dream was shaped by society’s conditioning, challenged upon meeting her husband, shaken through many rounds of IVF, realised through pregnancy, and changed through complications she experienced while pregnant.
Join Narelle on this inspirational journey as she travels courageously through pain, grief and joy, and experiences situations that will change her forever. Be uplifted by her messages of hope as she discovers what else is possible.
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Love After Loss Healing Cards
by Narelle Hudson
Grief is love! All of us experience grief and loss if we are fortunate enough to love. Narelle Hudson has experienced her own share of grief and now works as a grief counsellor to assist others. Narelle has created the Love After Loss – Grief Healing Chakra Cards to support you with practical, simple, and heart-felt suggestions on how to nurture yourself during this painful time.
The Love After Loss – Grief Healing Chakra Cards is a set of 56 message cards representing each of the chakras. Created by Narelle Hudson and beautifully illustrated by artist Gaye Leanne Date, each card delivers a special message to help you navigate your grief and facilitate your healing.
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Spirit
by Narelle Hudson
'Spirit' was inspired by a near-fatal car accident and subsequent near-death experience, experienced by the author, Narelle Hudson. The book was inspired by the spiritual understandings Narelle gained during her recovery.
It is not simply a story about the 'accident' itself but a personal reflection about the way she recovered; through her inner strength and determination. It is an autobiography about love, which is based on the theme of self-worth, never giving up or accepting limits in life. It speaks of having the independence and courage to continue through all trials and tribulations without being discouraged.
'Spirit' is based on personal lessons but has a universal message throughout that allows all to relate to its wisdom. It is an inspirational account of what is possible when you don't accept the limitations others set for you.
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Soul Channelling
by Narelle Hudson
'Soul Channelling' was inspired by a near-fatal car accident and subsequent near-death experience, experienced by the author, Narelle Hudson. The book was inspired by the spiritual understandings Narelle gained during her recovery.
It is not simply a story about the 'accident' itself but a personal reflection about the way she recovered; through her inner strength and determination. It is an autobiography about love, which is based on the theme of self-worth, never giving up or accepting limits in life. It speaks of having the independence and courage to continue through all trials and tribulations without being discouraged.
'Soul Channelling' is based on personal lessons but has a universal message throughout that allows all to relate to its wisdom. It is an inspirational account of what is possible when you don't accept the limitations others set for you. 'Soul Channelling' can be read as a stand-alone book, however it also provides a beautiful sequel to 'Spirit', also written by Narelle Hudson. 'Soul Channelling' simply holding deeper spiritual messages about the same events described in 'Spirit'.
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Letting Go
by Narelle Hudson
'Letting Go' is based on the universal theme of 'love'. Narelle Hudson's poetry is written about her personal experiences and the experiences of those surrounding her, from her own perspective. Where love exists it is easy to put yourself into the situations detailed within these works.Joy, heartbreak, compassion, understanding and undying love are common threads throughout all of our lives. Through these poems you can embrace the pain or joy that you have felt when you were involved in similar scenes, in the past or perhaps at present. We all live through many experiences at the hands of love and this collection of beautiful words, creative phrases and analogies will help us all to feel less alone in our world and more understood.
It hopes to achieve a united understanding between all of human-kind as she writes about the feelings that we all endure daily.
