Professional background

Experience across counselling, education and wellbeing

Andria has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in education, community, counselling, and professional development settings. Her experience includes individual, group, and family work, as well as supporting people with trauma histories, mental health concerns, behavioural challenges, neurodiverse presentations, and personal or professional stress.

Her studies and professional development have taken her to southern India and other learning environments, contributing to an approach that values cultural awareness, embodied learning, reflection, and lifelong development.

Throughout her career, Andria has supported young people at risk, individuals with neurodiverse presentations, behavioural challenges, and trauma. These experiences have strengthened her belief that meaningful change occurs when people feel safe, understood, and empowered within a respectful and collaborative relationship.

Portrait of Andria, counsellor and somatic practitioner

Qualifications

Qualifications and professional development

Master of Counselling (Psychotherapy)
Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement and Health
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Certified Somatic Trauma-Informed Educator and Practitioner
Grand Master in Transformational Yoga and Meditation

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Practice philosophy

A collaborative and person-centred approach

Andria believes people are more able to learn, heal, and grow when they feel safe, respected, understood, and involved in the process. Her work is collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Person-Centred Therapy

The relationship is collaborative, respectful, and guided by the client's experience and goals.

Trauma-Informed Practice

Sessions prioritise safety, choice, trust, empowerment, and awareness of how trauma can affect the body, mind, and behaviour.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Exploring patterns of thinking and behaviour and developing practical ways to respond to challenges.

Somatic Therapy

Attention to body sensations, movement, breath, tension, activation, and the physical experience of emotions and stress.

Mindfulness & Meditation

Practices that support attention, reflection, body awareness, and more intentional responses.

Yoga & Movement

Movement-based practices to develop body awareness, grounding, physical confidence, and connection.

I believe healing and learning are interconnected processes grounded in connection, self-awareness, and hope. My aim is to provide accessible affordable support for people to clear stuck energy, recognise their strengths and move towards positive and sustainable change and energy. — Andria

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This is not an emergency or crisis service If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call emergency services on 000. For urgent mental health support in Australia, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or attend an emergency department.