Facing our Fears

Written By Debra Sumner

While 2023 may have given us challenges the New Year allows us to now set new goals. Last year I helped someone I admire to overcome her fear of heights. It could have gone badly or as you can see by this photo it could open the door for the next challenge/fear to be faced with newfound confidence. I am super proud that Tracy and I can now say the second bridge was much easier. Counselling is not about putting yourself in dangerous situations, however, it is about learning how to cope with that fear and understand what is causing that fear in a safe and supportive environment.

Debra Sumner

My name is Debra, my goal is to help clients resolve their personal and relationship concerns using a fully integrated, natural therapy approach enabling clients to apply their personal strengths and values to their situation. I am a fully qualified Counsellor having completed a Bachelor of Counselling and registered with the Australian Counselling Association. I am also an Accredited Mental Health First Aider and have worked extensively in mentoring programs.

I believe in working with empathy and sensitivity to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I utilise a range of approaches including Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Personal Centred, Narrative and Cognitive Behavioural therapies tailored to suit the client’s individual needs, assisting them to reach their personal goals and potential.

I offer affordable online sessions which apply a mindful approach enabling clients to work through their issues by identifying their strengths and acknowledging their life experiences to help them regain a more fulfilling lifestyle resulting in stronger relationships. The online sessions are undertaken in the comfort of the client’s own surroundings.

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