victims of crime

Experiencing crime, violence, abuse, or trauma can have a lasting impact on your wellbeing, relationships, and sense of self. As an approved Victims Services NSW counsellor, I provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you move towards healing and recovery.

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Supporting recovery after trauma, violence and abuse

Experiencing crime, violence, abuse, or a traumatic event can have a profound impact on how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.

You may find yourself feeling anxious, constantly on edge, struggling with sleep, avoiding reminders of what happened, questioning yourself, or feeling disconnected from the person you once were.

Healing does not mean forgetting what happened. It means finding ways to carry your experiences that allow you to reconnect with your life, your relationships, and the things that matter most to you.

As an approved Victims Services NSW counsellor, I provide trauma-informed counselling to adults who have been impacted by crime, violence, and abuse.

Appointments are available online across NSW, including the Central Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, regional NSW, and rural communities.

How counselling can help

Trauma can affect every part of life. Together we can explore:

  • The impact of trauma on your wellbeing

  • Anxiety, fear, and hypervigilance

  • Shame, guilt, and self-blame

  • Difficult memories and emotional overwhelm

  • Relationships and trust

  • Identity and self-worth

  • Grief and loss

  • Rebuilding confidence and a sense of safety

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences.

I believe you are more than what has happened to you.

Counselling provides a space to make sense of your experiences, recognise your strengths, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that trauma may have overshadowed.

Areas of support

I work with adults impacted by:

  • Domestic and family violence

  • Sexual assault

  • Childhood abuse and neglect

  • Physical assault

  • Coercive control

  • Stalking and harassment

  • Violent crime

  • Historical abuse

  • Witnessing violence

  • Trauma-related anxiety and distress

If you have been approved through Victims Services NSW, counselling sessions may be funded through the Victims Support Scheme.

Accessing Victims of crime Counselling

If you have been impacted by a violent crime in NSW, you may be eligible to access up to 22 hours of funded counselling through the Victims Support Scheme. Additional counselling hours may also be available in some circumstances.

You do not need a Mental Health Care Plan to apply, and there is no time limit for applying for counselling support.

To learn more about eligibility or submit an application, visit:

Apply for Victims Support Scheme Counselling

Once your application has been approved, you can contact me to arrange an appointment or book directly on my calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Victims Services counselling is funded support available to people impacted by violent crime in NSW. Through the Victims Support Scheme, eligible individuals can access up to 22 hours of counselling with an approved Victims Services counsellor. Additional counselling hours may be available in some circumstances.

  • No. A Mental Health Care Plan is not required to access counselling through the Victims Support Scheme. If your application is approved by Victims Services NSW, your counselling sessions are funded separately from Medicare.

  • Yes. I provide secure online counselling appointments to clients across NSW, including the Central Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, regional NSW, and rural communities. You can also access counselling from a different state.

  • Not necessarily. Many people can access counselling through the Victims Support Scheme without having reported the crime to police. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances and the information provided in your application. If you are unsure, please reach out to me with your questions. There is no time limit of the crime in accessing support.

  • You can apply directly through the Victims Support Scheme by completing an online application and providing proof of identity. There is no time limit to apply for counselling support. Once your application is approved, you can choose an approved Victims Services counsellor and arrange an appointment.

    You can start your application here:

    Apply for Victims Support Scheme Counselling

    https://www.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/information-for-victims-of-crime/victims-support-scheme/making-an-application

  • You may be eligible if you have been impacted by a violent crime in NSW, including domestic and family violence, sexual assault, physical assault, childhood abuse, stalking, harassment, or other forms of violence. Family members of homicide victims, witnesses, and some secondary victims may also be eligible for support.

  • The Victims Support Scheme provides up to 22 hours of counselling for eligible applicants. In some circumstances, additional counselling hours may be approved.

  • No. Counselling moves at your pace. Building safety, trust, and coping strategies is often the first step. You will never be pressured to discuss details before you feel ready.

Book an Appointment

Already approved through Victims Services NSW? Book your appointment online and enter your reference number when booking.

I provide online Victims of Crime Counselling to clients across NSW, including the Central Coast, Gosford, Terrigal, Erina, Woy Woy, Umina Beach, Kincumber, Newcastle, Sydney, and regional NSW. Online appointments are also available Australia-wide for eligible clients with an approved Victims Services NSW counselling referral.