WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BEGIN?
Ready to Begin?
Whether you're taking your very first step or continuing the journey, you're in the right place. Choose the path that feels right for you below.
Thinking about working together but not quite sure if it's the right fit? Let's have a chat.
This is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where you can ask questions about my approach, share a little about what you're seeking, and get a sense for whether this feels right. I'll be honest about whether I feel I can support you in the way you need. No obligation, no sales pitch — just a genuine conversation.
Parents and caregivers are welcome to book a chat too, to talk through whether sessions might suit your young person.
For young people aged 12 to 17, from the start of high school through to the end of Year 12 (including students who turn 18 in their final year).
Supporting a younger child, or a young person who doesn't quite fit this range? Please reach out — I'm happy to talk about what might work for your family.
Being a young person today comes with a lot: school, friendships, family, changes in who they are and who they're becoming, and the pressure to have it all worked out. Some young people come to me simply wanting a space to talk about everyday life with someone who isn't a parent or teacher. Others have something specific they'd like support to work through. Both are welcome here.
Everything a young person shares with me is confidential, apart from a small number of safety exceptions, which I explain clearly to both the young person and their parent or caregiver in the first session.
Sessions are booked by a parent or caregiver. Every young person begins with an Initial Consult, then continues with ongoing sessions.
A parent or caregiver joins me for most of this first session, so I can build a clear picture of where things are at. Towards the end, I spend some time with the young person on their own — because from the very first session, this space is theirs.
Young people tend to do their best thinking in focused blocks, the same way they study best. These sessions are long enough to go somewhere meaningful, and short enough to stay with it. Sessions are between me and the young person, and parents and caregivers are always welcome to join when their young person invites them.
From time to time, a Parent Check-In offers a brief phone update on how things are going. I share themes, never details — the details belong to the young person, to share in their own time. Before any check-in, I talk with them about what they're comfortable with me passing on, and they're welcome to join the call.
Parent Check-Ins are available only to parents and caregivers listed as authorised contacts on the intake form. Payment is via secure link before the call.
This is where we begin to explore your story, understand what's brought you here, and map out the path forward together.
Your first session is 90 minutes — intentionally. That space gives us room to really explore without rushing. We'll identify your goals, begin recognising patterns and possibilities, and establish the foundation for our work together. You'll leave with clarity about the path ahead and practical tools you can begin using immediately.
Available in-person at Brightwater Wellness Hub on the Sunshine Coast, or online via Microsoft Teams for anyone across Australia — same depth, same heart, wherever you are.
Welcome back. Choose the session that feels right for where you are right now. All sessions are available in-person at Brightwater Wellness Hub or online via Microsoft Teams.
The heartbeat of our ongoing work — diving into what's emerged, integrating new insights, and continuing to build momentum. Recurring sessions are available — just select your preference when booking.
Sometimes something comes up between sessions and you need that grounding presence to help you move through it — your therapist in your pocket when you need a little extra support. This is surface support to keep you steady in the in-between times, available during trading hours as often as you need.
Please note: this service is exclusively for current, active clients of Phynix By Design. Payment of $65 is required 1–2 hours before your session via secure link sent on booking.
Curiosity is enough to begin.
It's not about having the answers — just the willingness to explore.