Welcome to Bloom Counselling.

Needing someone to talk to? At Bloom, I offer Counselling for anxiety, loss and bereavement, relationship issues and for general counselling support for adults and children.

I also have a special focus on support for those affected by cancer and life limiting illnesses. A diagnosis like this can turn your world upside down and the uncertainty this brings can extend to loved ones, family and those closest to you. It can be hard to find someone who has an understanding of what you are going through - I do.

I can see you via Zoom, phone or face to face Counselling to give you individual support in a safe and comfotable environment, helping you to navigate a way forward. I also offer free quick support counselling to existing BLOOM clients (15 minute phone call for a quick debrief or to help you prepare for scans, results, appointments and other challenges).

About

Bloom Counselling was born out of a passion to help others, something that I have been doing for many years. I understand that while most of the time we are able to manage what life throws at us, sometimes we can’t, we feel lost and unsure and just need someone to talk to. If you are feeling like this, I can help you. I can help you with anxiety, loss, grief and bereavement, relationship concerns and general Counselling.

With a special focus on life limiting illness support, I offer Counselling to anyone affected by cancer or a life-limiting illness. From the shock of a first diagnosis, managing treatment, impact on sexuality and body image concerns, being a carer, fear of recurrence, survivorship, to end of life and everything in between, I can support you. As well as being a Counsellor, I am a Registered Nurse and have spent many years working in the general nursing and Oncology fields and have an understanding of what you may be going through.

I recognise that a life limiting illness can impact those around you- carers, families, partners, significant others and your community. They may need support too, I can help .

Whatever your circumstances, I understand that your experience is unique, your experience is your own and sometimes you may need just a little extra support.

What I Offer

Cancer Support Counselling

A cancer diagnosis can change your life plans in an instant and can turn your world upside down. It can be a scary, confusing and confronting time with so much to navigate. I can help.

Loss, Grief & Bereavement Counselling

Understanding loss and the impact it can have on your life and of those around you, can help you move forward whilst still acknowledging and finding a space for what was.

Personal
Counselling

Life can be hard work – every day there are a myriad of different situations and life events thrown our way- relationships, work, financial pressures, social expectations or even just the day to day job of trying to keep all our balls in the air.

Relationship
Counselling

Relationships can be tricky! Throw into the mix all the upheaval Covid sent us- physical distancing, working from home employment instability, stress and maybe, inadvertently, your relationship has been affected also.

What people are saying

Cancer is really scary and really, really overwhelming.

Having someone to talk to and help manage my fears, share my concerns, understand ‘medical terminology’, help me prepare for

scans and tests and develop coping strategies had been powerful in managing my last three years as a cancer patient.

Not only having someone to talk to, but someone who ‘gets it” has been the greatest gift.

Thank you, Kate.

— Natalie, Bentleigh

I have known Kate for close to 10 years, and whilst her kind spirit and professionalism have always been beyond what I believed any one human being could possess, it wasn’t until my family was struck down with cancer that I truly felt the full impact.

Following my mum being in remission from Stage 4 breast cancer for 13 years, she was struck down with cancer of the bones approx. 5 years ago

During her battle and continual growth in pain, living in the country, when she ventured to Melbourne to share time with her family Kate would …. check on Mums mental welfare and provide support that lifted a horrendous situation to be bearable through her kind, caring and informative care.

There was never a question too hard to ask, as a family we felt both supported through Mum’s fight but beyond her passing Kate has continued to be a lifeblood of support and compassion. I can’t speak more highly of the impact she has and will continue to have on our lives. Thank you, Kate,

— Nicki, Bentleigh

My Father was diagnosed with a secondary brain cancer. This was not going be a curable cancer, or a cancer that would allow a long period of time to spend with my Father, it was “a matter of time”.

Kate was at my side from start to finish and continues to be to this day. I cannot exactly put into words the support that Kate gave me. She listened, advised… and empathised with me.

Kate, through her own life experiences…had a gentle and calming effect whilst giving amazing support, advice and guidance. She had such a “soothing” way and was open and honest. She is an amazing listener who has the ability to create amazing rapport. Her dedication and compassion is a credit to her.

I certainly would not hesitate to recommend Kate to anyone.

— Kate, Beaumaris

A few years ago, I had a double mastectomy for breast cancer.

Obviously, my husband and I were both anxious and Kate was such a calming influence on us both……My strongest memories are of her compassion, ability to listen and her warmth and kindness were very comforting and I felt physically and emotionally very safe.

It was a time of great change for me and I trusted her throughout…. even my husband leant on Kate for support.

She made such a difference in a difficult time and we will always be grateful for her compassion.

— Marlene, Berwick