Support for emotional regulation & relationships
A warm, grounded Counselling space to understand yourself and move forward with clarity.
The Otherside is a grounded space to explore your emotions, patterns, and inner world at a pace that feels safe and steady.
Together, we make sense of what’s been happening beneath the surface so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Warm, grounded, and free of pressure.
You’re not alone if your emotions or patterns feel hard to navigate.
Research shows that the way we respond, relate, and cope is shaped by a mix of early experiences, stress, and the nervous system, and most people are carrying far more than they realise.
adults have an insecure attachment style, making relationships feel harder than they look on the surface.
Source: PubMed, Adult Attachment Study
%
of Australians reported facing relationship pressures in the past six months.
Source:Relationships Australia
higher risk: Adults with complex trauma are up to five times more likely to struggle with emotional regulation and triggers.
About Nicole
Counsellor. Creative. Pattern-spotter.
I’m Nicole, a PACFA-registered counsellor with a background in design and a natural sense for the emotional patterns people carry. I help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface so you can feel clearer, steadier, and more connected to yourself.
The Otherside is a grounded space to talk about the things that feel confusing or heavy, without pressure or judgement. You don’t need perfect words. You just come as you are.
Is this you?
It might be the right space if…
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Your emotions feel bigger or heavier than you know what to do with
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You carry old patterns that show up in new relationships
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You’re exhausted from trying to hold everything together
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You often feel misunderstood, unseen, or “too much”
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You sense there’s something underneath your reactions, but you can’t quite reach it
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You’re yearning for clarity, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself
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You want a counsellor who feels steady, warm, and real
Free RAIN Audio Guide
A gentle, guided practice to help you meet difficult emotions with somatic awareness and compassion. This audio guide is narrated by me and inspired by Tara Brach’s teaching of the RAIN framework.
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Come back to yourself.
Come as you are.
Work with me
The Check-In
A one-off session when you just need space to talk, reflect, or reset. No pressure, no plan, just grounded support for whatever’s coming up.
Ongoing Sessions
If you’re navigating something bigger or need regular support, we can work together over time, at your pace, in your own way.