Hello Lovely!
Welcome to Counselling with Mik
As an ACA Registered Counsellor & Provisional Psychologist, Mikayla is here to help you overcome self-doubt, challenge the patterns keeping you stuck, and build a life of meaning and value. Through individual online counselling, group workshops, and in-depth masterclasses, Mikayla blends real talk with actionable strategies to help you cultivate confidence, build self-worth, and step into your full potential.
Our Services
Mik’s Approach
Mikayla believes in meeting you where you are at with a bit of humour, honesty, and a commitment to helping you find genuine change. If you’re looking for someone who’ll be real with you—who can tell it like it is, challenge you to grow when needed, but be in your corner through it all—then you’re in the right place!
Mik’s Values
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Of course, a professional approach to therapy is important… but so is having a laugh! I can guarantee I’ll stir you up from time to time, I can’t help but throw the odd bit of sarcasm in. I grew up with two older brothers—stirring each other up is just how you show love and care, right?
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Valuing my own education & growth has shaped me into a completely different person, more compassionate, kind & understanding. One of my favourite quotes is “there aren’t many people you wouldn’t like, if only you knew their full story”. Education allows us to understand people in a way that opens us up to compassion.
If I don’t understand something, I’ll apply the same skills that got me this far & I’ll dive into it, ensuring we work together to figure out what’s going on and how to best support you moving forward. We can create the space to work things out together!
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I aim to approach everything with curiosity, rather than reacting with ‘Why would you do that?!’ Instead, it's about looking deeper and asking, ‘Wait, actually, why would someone do that?’ and developing a deeper understanding of human behaviour without the shame.
I don’t care what you bring to the table… if you’ve done something sh*tty, if you’ve made mistakes, if you’re not your best self right now, that’s okay! We’ve all been there. That’s the whole point of getting support, so we can approach where you’re at right now with compassion, understanding and kindness, and make a plan to get things back on track. -
The word holistic can sometimes generate some eye-rolls, I know… but hear me out!
What it means to me is looking at all the moving parts of your life and knowing that nothing exists in isolation. It’s an understanding that an hour of talking on its own won’t change your life, but if we actually consider how different areas (e.g., physical health, nutrition, finances, habits, childhood, education, etc), influence each other to impact your progress, we have the best chance at making positive change & achieving goals!
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I promise you—you cannot improve your mental health without considering your physical health too. They are deeply intertwined. It doesn’t have to be complicated or hard; it’s about taking small steps in the right direction to help you build momentum!
Are you getting enough sunlight? Are you sleeping well? Are you moving your body? Do you see a doctor when needed? etc etc.
The version of me who isolated and stayed in bed all day couldn’t have just talked her way into better mental health—I had to work on my other habits too.
Benefits of Counselling
Personal Growth
Identify, goals and values, improve emotional intelligence and self-awareness, accessing supports, self care, and resilience building. Enhance overall quality of life, job satisfaction, and emotional resilience.
Positive Habits
Sleep, nutrition, movement, sunshine and water create the foundation of good health and mental health. Work on establishing good habits to improve the different areas of your life.
Personal Values
Gain clarity on your personal values to build authenticity, self-respect and improve your self-worth. Unpack why you value certain things and how this impacts your decision making.
Stress & Time Management
Improve stress management, burnout, mindfulness, time management and work life balance, by building your emotion regulation skills and prioritising tasks.
Communication
Develop the skills and mindset necessary to communicate effectively and approach conversations from a productive space.
Support Others
Building the skills to support people around you who are navigating mental health and other challenges, by offering yourself a safe space to share and gain support.
Break through
your “I’m not good enough” stories
Struggling with the nagging feeling that nothing you do is ever enough? You try to be the good friend, partner, parent, employee, to be smart, pretty, career driven… ALL THE THINGS. But nothing ever quite feels good enough. This free masterclass is your first step toward real change. Mikayla unpacks the common mistakes we make when trying to build self-esteem, and how we can actually build unshakeable self-worth, back yourself to handle life’s challenges, and finally feel “enough”.
FAQs
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Counseling is a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges with a professional. It can help you gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and improve your overall well-being. I specialise in helping women navigating their 20s & 30s who want to build self-worth, overcome depression, and improve their overall lives and mental health through holistic counselling.
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Counselling is best for individuals struggling with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or stress, those seeking to process emotional difficulties, or struggling with decisions, just to name a few. Counselling provides a safe space to explore emotions and develop strategies for improving mental well-being.
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No, you don’t need a referral for counselling or coaching, you are able to self-refer via the booking link provided.
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Medicare rebates are not available for counselling or coaching services. If you are seeking a psychologist, it’s a good idea to speak to your GP and get some advice.
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Mikayla is an online counsellor and all sessions will be conducted via Telehealth (video or phone call). This makes it more affordable and accessible across Australia; however, we are aware that a lot of people love face-to-face sessions, if this is you, you may be better looking for someone local to your area to support you.
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The cost differs based on your choice of service, for example a standard 50 minute counselling session will be a little cheaper than an extended 90-minute session. Additionally, specific services may be priced accordingly. Please see our referrals and fees page for more specific pricing.
