Konect Counselling and Equine Wellness Centre

Konect Counselling and Equine Wellness Centre Mental health counsellor dedicated to healing, resilience, and personal growth through in-person, online, and equine therapy.

I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed care to support your journey. As a facilitator of Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) I am extremely passionate about delivering fun safe and valuable self discovery and personal growth sessions to people within the local community. I have a great desire to assist people on their pathway to their authentic self, and with the help of my small herd, guide them on a path to learn who it is they are at their core. As part of this process I assist in planning how to best use strengths and weaknesses in everyday life. I find fulfillment in mentoring youth to be the best them they can be, and providing choices to allow awakening, and living consciously. I have completed professional studies in areas including children with social and emotional behaviour disorders, Human Resource Organisational theory and change, Consultation and communication theory, and behaviour management. I have worked with children, youth and family members who have numerous diagnoses such as PTSD, Anxiety, ASD, depression, and intellectual impairment, including those with emotional & challenging behaviours. I work with anyone who is seeking help in finding direction, navigating change and improving self-appreciation and image. I am a reiki practitioner and can assist in eliminating energy blockages and open pathways for emotional clearing and healing .

Horses know when you're safe.They can sense your nervous system state before you even realize you're stressed.This is wh...
19/02/2026

Horses know when you're safe.

They can sense your nervous system state before you even realize you're stressed.

This is why equine-assisted therapy is so powerful.

When you're around a horse, you can't fake it. Your body either feels safe or it doesn't. The horse responds to your authentic nervous system state, not your words.

This creates a unique healing opportunity:

Horses mirror your nervous system back to you. They show you, in real time, what regulation looks like. And when you calm your body, the horse responds immediately.

It's somatic therapy in its purest form.

Working with horses in counselling helps you:
→ Become aware of your nervous system patterns
→ Practice real-time regulation
→ Build trust and safety
→ Experience authentic connection
→ Heal trauma through presence, not just talk

There's something about a 500kg animal trusting you that rewires your sense of safety and worth.

If you're ready to heal in a way that engages your whole being—mind, body, and spirit—equine-assisted therapy might be exactly what you need.

Anxiety isn't a character flaw.It's not weakness. It's not "all in your head."Anxiety is your nervous system trying to p...
19/02/2026

Anxiety isn't a character flaw.

It's not weakness. It's not "all in your head."

Anxiety is your nervous system trying to protect you—sometimes even when there's no real threat.

This is where counselling + somatic therapy becomes game-changing.

Because anxiety lives in your body. It's held in your muscles, your breathing, your posture.

So we can't just think our way out of it. We have to feel our way through it.

Somatic counselling helps you:
→ Understand what triggered your nervous system
→ Release the physical tension anxiety creates
→ Calm your body's stress response
→ Build resilience and safety

The goal isn't to never feel anxious again. It's to have a nervous system that can handle stress without being overwhelmed by it.

That's regulation. That's freedom.

If you're tired of anxiety running your life, it's time to work with someone who understands both your mind AND your body.

DM me ANXIETY and let's talk about how counselling can help.

Your brain—the command center for your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system—is mostly water.Let that sink in .. So whe...
18/02/2026

Your brain—the command center for your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system—is mostly water.

Let that sink in ..

So when you're dehydrated, you're not just thirsty. You're literally compromising your mental health.

Dehydration affects:
→ Mood and anxiety levels
→ Cognitive function and clarity
→ Emotional regulation
→ Your nervous system's ability to stay calm

This is why proper hydration is foundational to mental wellness.

It's not just a physical health thing. It's a mental health thing.

The right kind of hydration supports your nervous system at the cellular level. It helps your brain do what it's designed to do: regulate, think clearly, and feel stable.

If you're struggling with anxiety, brain fog, or emotional overwhelm, one of the first things we look at in counselling is: Are you actually hydrating properly?

Because sometimes the answer to "why do I feel so overwhelmed?" is simpler than you think.

Drink water. Support your brain. Regulate your nervous system. 💙

If you or you child has ADHD, autism, anxiety, or racing thoughts, you need to know about histamine.High histamine is li...
12/02/2026

If you or you child has ADHD, autism, anxiety, or racing thoughts, you need to know about histamine.

High histamine is linked to: abnormal fears, aggressiveness, autism, bi-polar, compulsive behavior, crying easily, depression, hyperactivity, over-stimulation, racing brain, and more.

I know that's heavy. But most most people don't know this connection exists.

Here's the thing: proper hydration helps your body regulate histamine levels. When your cells are properly hydrated, they can do their job. When they're not? Everything gets amplified.

So if you're noticing you or they are more reactive, more anxious, more overwhelmed—before you assume it's "just ADHD"—check the basics. Sleep. Nutrition. Hydration.

The right kind of hydration.

This is nervous system support at the cellular level. This is what regulation actually looks like.

Want to understand how water quality impacts your family's nervous system? DM me WATER. 💚

Resilience Looks Like ThisResilience isn't perfection. It's not "never falling apart." It's knowing that when you do fal...
12/01/2026

Resilience Looks Like This

Resilience isn't perfection. It's not "never falling apart." It's knowing that when you do fall apart, you have:

- A body you can trust
- Tools that actually work
- People who hold you
- A practice that grounds you
- Permission to rest

This is what I'm building with you. Not a quick fix, but a foundation that lasts.

2026 is the year you build real resilience. The kind that comes from deep within.

Are you ready?

The Power of Nervous System AwarenessYou can't heal what you don't see. And you can't regulate what you don't understand...
11/01/2026

The Power of Nervous System Awareness

You can't heal what you don't see. And you can't regulate what you don't understand.

This year, I'm offering something different: a chance to truly understand your nervous system. To see the patterns. To recognize when you're dysregulated. And to have tools to come back home.

Whether through individual counselling, somatic sessions, or group workshops, this awareness changes everything.

Your nervous system is trying to protect you. Let's help it feel safe enough to relax.

Ready to understand yourself better?

Building Resilience Starts HereResilience isn't about never falling apart. It's about knowing you can come back together...
11/01/2026

Building Resilience Starts Here

Resilience isn't about never falling apart. It's about knowing you can come back together—and that you don't have to do it alone.

In 2026, I'm inviting you to build resilience from the inside out. Through somatic practices, counselling, and community connection, you can develop the nervous system strength to handle life's challenges with more ease.

This spring, I'm hosting workshops and events designed to help you build this resilience in nature, with support, and at your own pace.

Are you ready to feel stronger, grounded, and more resilient?

Somatic Healing in NatureThere's something about being in nature that helps us remember who we are. The trees, the anima...
10/01/2026

Somatic Healing in Nature

There's something about being in nature that helps us remember who we are. The trees, the animals, the earth beneath our feet—they all remind us that we're part of something bigger.

This year, I'm bringing somatic healing into the spaces that hold us. In the paddocks. Under the trees. On the farm.

Because sometimes, the best counselling happens when you're grounded in nature, with a gentle guide, and the quiet support of animals.

Are you ready to heal in a way that feels alive?

Building Resilience From the Ground UpResilience isn't about being tough or pushing through. It's about having a nervous...
10/01/2026

Building Resilience From the Ground Up

Resilience isn't about being tough or pushing through. It's about having a nervous system that feels safe enough to rest, recover, and rise again.

This year, I'm offering a space where you can:
- Reconnect with your body
- Heal from past hurts
- Build a nervous system that supports you
- Learn tools you can use every single day

Whether through one-on-one counselling or group experiences in nature, the work is the same: helping you become resilient from the inside out.

If you're ready to invest in yourself, I'm here.

The Power of Nervous System AwarenessDid you know your nervous system is constantly communicating with you? Through tens...
08/01/2026

The Power of Nervous System Awareness

Did you know your nervous system is constantly communicating with you? Through tension, fatigue, anxiety, or ease—it's always sending messages.

In 2026, learning to read those messages is transformative. It helps you understand why you react the way you do, why certain situations trigger you, and how to regulate yourself back to safety.

This is the foundation of healing and success. And it's what I focus on in both individual counselling and somatic sessions.

When you understand your nervous system, you understand yourself. And everything changes.

Are you ready to develop that awareness?

Coming Home to CommunityHealing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in safe spaces. With people who get it. With ani...
07/01/2026

Coming Home to Community

Healing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in safe spaces. With people who get it. With animals who hold space without judgment.

This year, I'm creating opportunities for you to be part of something bigger—a community of people on their own healing journeys, supporting each other.

Whether it's workshops, group sessions, or one-on-one support, there's a place for you here.

You don't have to do this alone.

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Woodford, QLD
4514

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61414576129

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As a facilitator of Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) I am extremely passionate about delivering fun safe and valuable self discovery and personal growth sessions to people within the local community. I have a great desire to assist people on their pathway to their authentic self, and with the help of my small herd, guide them on a path to learn who it is they are at their core. As part of this process I assist in planning how to best use strengths and weaknesses in everyday life. I find fulfillment in mentoring youth to be the best them they can be, and providing choices to allow awakening, and living consciously. I have completed professional studies in areas including children with social and emotional behaviour disorders, Human Resource Organisational theory and change, Consultation and communication theory, and behaviour management. I have worked with children, youth and family members who have numerous diagnoses such as PTSD, Anxiety, ASD, depression, and intellectual impairment, including those with emotional & challenging behaviours. I work with anyone who is seeking help in finding direction, navigating change and improving self-appreciation and image. I am a reiki practitioner and can assist in eliminating energy blockages and open pathways for emotional clearing and healing .