Hello, I’m Stephanie Martin, a Registered Counsellor with a background in nursing and over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescence and families at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. My passion lies in helping individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I offer neuroaffirming care within a caring, non-judgmental space where people feel heard, supported, and empowered.
As a mother of two, I understand the pressures of parenting and the emotional demands families often face. I also bring lived experience of life’s challenges, which helps me connect with others in a genuine, compassionate, and relatable way.
I work with children, teens, and adults and those under the NDIS, focusing on practical strategies that build confidence, resilience, and independence.
I support people with:
- Autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent profiles
- Anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm
- Goals related to independence, social skills, or emotional wellbeing
- Individuals that have experienced trauma
- Parenting challenges, including managing stress, strengthening parent-child relationships, and navigating behavioural or developmental concerns
- Perinatal and postnatal mental health concerns
Therapeutic supports include:
- Emotional regulation and stress management
- Building confidence and self-worth
- Coping with school, work, parenthood and life changes
- Improving social and communication skills
- Creating routines and setting achievable goals
- Exploring identity, strengths, and values
- Exploring unhelpful thinking styles
- Relationship and communication support, whether you're navigating conflict, boundaries, or connection.
- Trauma-informed care that honours the impact of lived experiences and supports healing at your pace
For NDIS clients
- Capacity Building Supports
- Improved Relationships or Social Participation
I’ve supported people from diverse backgrounds, including individuals from various cultures, teenagers, parents, neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities or chronic health conditions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those impacted by addiction.
I have experience supporting clients with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges.
I will walk alongside you, ensuring that every session is tailored to your unique needs.