As someone with lived experience of migration, I hold a deep understanding of the resilience, responsibility, and sacrifice involved in building a life in a new country. Many individuals and families navigate demanding work schedules, including shift work and FIFO arrangements, alongside family commitments and financial pressures.
With this reality in mind, my services have been intentionally designed to be fully online, ensuring that support remains accessible, flexible, and responsive to the demands of everyday life. This allows clients to engage in counselling at a time and place that works for them — whether during a lunch break, after a long shift, or while working remotely. I believe that access to counselling should not be limited by time, location, or circumstance.
My work is also informed by my personal experience as a loss mother, and an awareness of the silence, stigma, and misunderstanding that can often surround grief, particularly in relation to miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Many individuals carry this pain quietly, feeling unseen or invalidated in their experience.
At the Werner Foundation, I am committed to creating a space that feels safe, compassionate, and accessible — where individuals feel supported, heard, and respected in their unique journey.
The online model has therefore been developed with intention and care, recognising the realities of those who are navigating complex life demands — whether they are feeling overwhelmed, grieving, rebuilding, or simply doing their best to move forward.