Athena is a fully qualified practicing counsellor (Bachelor of Counselling) who is passionate about helping individuals to navigate difficult and sometimes overwhelming daily life events and stress. Each session is focused on the goals of the client while empowering them to build upon their strengths and values. Athena has experience in engaging with a diverse range of clients who are going through life’s challenges which may include but is not limited to: stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, personal growth, relationship issues, transitions in life, caring for others, end of life, illness, interpersonal and emotional issues. Athena works with evidence – based interventions and a holistic lens. Athena also has experience in mindfulness which may assist clients on their journey.

Shoal Bay & Anna Bay Medical Centres & Skin Cancer Clinics offer a comprehensive medical service for patients in the Port Stephens region. As a TMA affiliated clinic, we aim to provide travel medicine at a reasonable price. We also provide skin cancer checks, immunisations, occupational medicine, workers compensation injury checks and men's and women's health services. With 10 doctors on staff, we can provide a wide range of health services from dietetics to hearing services. We take a holistic approach to mental health treatment and are regularly attended by allied health workers, including Auspsych psychology services and mental health social workers. Our dedicated nurses are highly skilled in dressing procedures, health assessments & care planning. We encourage preventative health practices to better maintain overall health and wellbeing, and can also assist with chronic disease management. Whether you need travel vaccines or a skin cancer check, call Shoal Bay & Anna Bay Medical Centres & Skin Cancer Clinics to book an appointment today.

Mental Health (WAIMH) Rosie is passionate about helping people through difficult times. Rosie’s warm, open, and direct approach is what she feels builds a strong and positive therapeutic relationship. Rosie takes a collaborative approach to therapy, knowing that you intrinsically know your own direction and she is just here to help you walk that path. Rosie takes the approach that no one is perfect, and that discovering what makes your life worth living is done through trial and error. Rosie enjoys teaching that self-compassion doesn’t come easy, but it is a foundation for allowing yourself to try.

The Lakes Counselling is founded on the value that everyone, no matter what age, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status is entitled to be treated with respect and compassion. The Lakes Counselling also aims to provide the best possible mental health treatment by a culturally sensitive and well trained mental health professional. ​