Clinical Hypnotherapist & Conscious Mindset & Personal Development Coach, assisting those who are struggling with life.

Welcome to Hope & Grow Counselling Services I help people to make a difference in their lives and bring hope for recovery, by focusing on their values and strengths; so they can have a meaningful life, with lasting relationships and fulfilling life. I believe in educating people about the impact mental health has on peoples lives. With a strong belief in the importance of early intervention. For an appointment email nina@hopeandgrow.com.au Counselling is a process of supporting you to identify and work through any issues you may have including difficult life experiences or past problems that are impacting your present feelings or behaviours: You may be struggling with thoughts and feelings about yourself, your life direction, or relationships with others. Counselling is a practical, helpful way to prioritise your concerns and work through them at your own pace.

Holistic Counselling, taking place in Greenspaces in the Illawarra and Kangaroo Valley. My strengths are in humor, compassion, contextualising feelings, and bringing a broader understanding to who we are. My main formula, is that the better we understand ourselves, the easier we can find the right tools to implement in our lives to alleviate any personal issues or discomforts. We are all body, emotions, mind and soul, interconnected. We don't consider what is 'wrong' with us, but rather work towards a greater understanding and acceptance of how we operate in the world, and using this understanding as a foundation to discover the best tools and approaches that can guide us to create more inner ease and peace.

Working in private practice allows me the privilege of supporting many people, from all walks of life, presenting a variety of different issues and concerns. What therapy offers is a safe place to explore the past and look forward to the future, or to explore what might be happening in the present. I offer a therapeutic relationship, empathy, non-judgement, and I come from a stance of curiosity. I ask questions that help clients broaden their perspective which fosters new hope. I work collaboratively so clients feel empowered and can create a positive change in their lives. ​ When working with clients I integrate a variety of different methods and interventions. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology. I hold registration with the Australian Counselling Association and hold additional qualifications and training such as, Narrative therapy, Trauma training, Youth mental health and many more. I am also a Mental Health First Aid Instructor which allows me opportunity to equipped people with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, connect and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

Better Talk in Unanderra provides qualified, professional Clinical Counselling, Professional Supervision and Professional Consultation. Services we provide are: Personal, relationship and family counselling Grief and loss support Counselling support for people impacted by traumatic experiences Counselling support for current and former Defence Force members and their families Clinical and professional supervision for current and emerging practitioners (eg. students participating in clinical placements and internships Peter Burgoyne at Better Talk is an approved provider of counselling services.