“Sometimes people just need to talk.
They need to be heard. they need the validation of my time, my silence, my unspoken compassion. They don't need advice, sympathy or counselling. They need to hear the sound of their own voices speaking their own truths, articulating their own feelings, as those may be at a particular moment. Then, when they're finished, they simply need a nod of the head, a pat on the shoulder or a hug. I'm learning that sometimes silence really is golden, and that sometimes "Fuck, eh?" is as spiritual a thing as needs to be said.”
― Richard Wagamese, Embers: One Ojibway's Meditations
We all need to feel heard
Being genuinely and fully listened to can bring immediate emotional relief, clarity, and renewed perspective. It can lessen the emotional burden of having to carry your own ’stuff’ (or that of others) and it can help you process conflict, untangle complex feelings, and make thoughtful decisions - especially when making big decisions or before having an important or difficult conversation.
Why not just talk to friends or family?
While friends and family care deeply, they are not always able to offer the kind of steady, spacious listening that difficult moments require.
We care about their time, their feelings, and what they’re dealing with.
Without realising, loved ones may interrupt, wanting to fix, reassure, defend, advise, or share their own perspective. Sometimes we rush through what we want to say because we don’t want to take up too much of their time. Sometimes we soften the truth so they don’t worry. Sometimes we’re sharing their attention as they attend to other tasks. And sometimes, the very thing we need to talk about involves them.
With me, you have my full attention. You don’t need to edit yourself, manage my reactions, or take care of how I might feel. You can take your time. You can pause. You can think out loud. The space is safe, supportive, impartial, and most importantly confidential.
Who Am I?
Hi! I'm Axolotl - and despite my crazy name - I am a real human who is a caring and dedicated listener. I have a Diploma in Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, and I've attained Facilitative Mediation accreditation (in Australia), Transformative Mediation training (in Canada), and studied gestalt therapy (in USA) and Non-Violent Communication (in England). I'm proud to announce I've recently become an Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Facilitator to co-facilitate workshops in prisons in Western Australia.
How does it work?
It can be a one off session or it can be recurring. I keep a few appointment slots available each day for those times when you urgently need to get something off your chest.
Listening is always first, and for some that will be enough, but if you decide you want to work through anything that comes up, I can help with that. Maybe you need to prepare for a difficult conversation or are struggling to make a behaviour change.
Sessions are conducted online via a secure Telehealth provider.
If you prefer audio only, that's completely fine - just switch off your camera before we start.
Sessions run for 50 minutes and cost $100 AUD Monday - Saturday.
If you need a Sunday appointment please email me to arrange.
Payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellations made with more than 12 hours notice can be rescheduled or refunded (minus merchant fees)
I'm predominately based in Perth, Western Australia but I travel a lot and welcome clients from anywhere in the world! If you're outside Australia and would prefer to pay in your local currency that option is available when booking.