Hi there, my name is Kristy. I am owner/practitioner at Small Steps Counselling.

I help clients understand, process and
change how their experiences live within them—mentally,
emotionally, and physically—so they're not just exploring and
talking about their struggles, but actively shifting them.

Difficult
emotions, old patterns, and past experiences don’t just stay in our mind—they shape how we feel, react, and move through the
world. My approach blends evidence-based methods to help clients untangle
what’s weighing them down, so they can think, feel and respond in
ways that actually feel right for them.

Through
this work, thoughts and emotions won’t just be
something clients “manage”— they'll notice real, tangible shifts. They'll go from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to more in control, from
questioning themself to trusting their instincts, and from ‘just
getting through the day’ to actually feeling present in their life.

The
work we do together isn’t just about shifting clients' emotions and
thoughts about their struggles—it’s about transforming their lived
experience of
them.

I use an Integrated, collaborative therapy approach with my clients that includes working cognitively, somatically and with appropriate psychoeducation. Together, the client and I assess their situation, needs and goals, and formulate a personalised, achievable therapy plan, set a pace they're comfortable with.

www.smallstepscounselling.com.au