Counselling
Life can be complex. Whether we're facing health challenges, career pressures, relationship changes, or periods of uncertainty, it can help to have a space where we can slow down and make sense of things.
Counselling provides that space — a confidential, supportive environment where you can explore what matters most, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop strategies for living with greater clarity and self-compassion.
Counselling is not about giving advice or quick fixes. It’s about understanding your experience more deeply, developing insight into the issues at hand, and creating space for personal growth and renewal.
General Services
I work with people seeking support in a range of areas, including:
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Stress, burnout, and workplace pressures
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Anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm
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Identity and life transitions
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Relationship difficulties and communication challenge
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Health challenges
I work with members from diverse communities, backgrounds, experiences, and socioeconomic status. My professional skills and life experience inform my work and interest in the following areas:
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men's health
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LGBTQI+ identity and gender expression
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late-in-life ADHD/autism diagnosis integration
Specialist Focus
Alongside general counselling, I specialise in supporting people who are managing chronic health conditions while navigating their professional lives.
Chronic illness can transform how we see ourselves and how we are seen by others. It can influence our confidence, our energy, and our sense of belonging at work.
Many people describe the ongoing negotiation between maintaining performance, preserving health, and managing perceptions as one of the most challenging aspects of their working lives.
Counselling offers an opportunity to explore these experiences with someone who understands both the psychological and systemic dimensions of living with illness.
Areas of focus may include:
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Navigating identity and self-worth following diagnosis or ongoing health challenges
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Coping with fatigue, uncertainty, and change
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Building communication strategies around disclosure and workplace boundaries
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Managing the emotional toll of stigma or misunderstanding
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Reconnecting with meaning and purpose within new limits
My approach
My counselling practice brings together empathy, evidence, and lived experience. It is grounded in contemporary counselling theory and informed by a belief that each person carries the capacity for self-awareness and change.
Together, we explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you. Some sessions may focus on practical strategies and decision-making, while others may invite deeper reflection on the patterns and beliefs shaping your wellbeing.
The intention is always the same — to help you feel more grounded, connected, and able to live in alignment with your values, even when circumstances are complex.
Dr Peter Ghin
PhD, Organisational Behaviour
MA, Applied Science
BA, Arts
Diploma, Counselling
Working Together
As a default, counselling sessions are only available online, however, in person counselling my be arranged in certain circumstance. The process begins with an initial consultation, which allows us to discuss your needs, clarify your goals, and ensure the fit feels right for you. Sessions are confidential and guided by professional ethics and respect for individual difference.
Please note that health care rebates are not available for counselling services. However, if you are interested in coaching services, you may be able to access financially support through your employer's EAP or professional development programs. Please, note that this option is only available to clients who are living with a chronic health condition.
I generally recommend that you reach out via the website contact page for a free 10 minute phone discussion prior to booking an appointment. This helps determine whether we're a good fit for each other, saving you time and money.
If you’re curious about how counselling might support you — whether you’re navigating chronic illness, work stress, or broader life challenges — please reach out for a confidential initial conversation.
I operate on a sliding fee scale for people who are unemployed/underemployed or facing economic hardship. Please do not let a lack of financial resources be the reason that you don't seek help.
A list of mental health help hotlines and support groups can be found here.