"There's a big decision in front of me and I keep going round in circles on it."
Registered Counsellor · Leichhardt, Sydney
Something To
Talk About.
Counselling for the moments that ask more of you than usual - life transitions, anxiety, self-doubt, and the quiet weight of figuring things out.
Free 15-minute intro Zoom/Phone chat · In person Saturdays in Leichhardt · Weeknight Zoom sessions
This is a space to slow down, say the thing out loud, and figure out where to go from here - together, sitting across from someone who's genuinely, really listening.
Some things are easier to carry with someone else in the room.
I'm Renée, a registered counsellor working with adults through life's bigger transitions, the anxious thoughts that won't quite settle, and the self-doubt that creeps in when trying to work out what's next.
- Renée
A bit about me
Twenty years of working alongside people under pressure taught me to listen properly
My career working in Australian television and events production - immersed in the logistics of big, fast-moving projects, and more recently working closely with everyday people stepping into the spotlight. People trying to hold themselves together while everything around them moved so fast.
That work taught me a lot about people - what helps, what doesn't, and how much it matters to feel like someone is actually paying attention. The more time I spent around people in difficult moments, the more I noticed how rarely anyone truly listens - without rushing to fix, advise, or move on. I wanted to be the counsellor I wish I'd met along the way.
So I trained formally with AIPC, and became a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. I bring a steady, grounded presence to sessions - someone who listens properly, asks thoughtful questions, and won't rush you toward answers before you're ready for them.
- Registered Counsellor, ACA
- Diploma of Counselling (AIPC)
- Regular clinical supervision
- Fully insured
You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. That's what this is for.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You know that feeling when you just need to talk it out?
Most people who reach out aren't in crisis. They're just carrying something that's gotten a bit heavy to hold on their own. Maybe you'll recognise yourself here:
"My thoughts won't switch off, and I'm tired of feeling wound up all the time."
"I know what I want, but I can't quite trust myself to actually go after it."
"Everything's changing at once and I'm not sure who I am in the middle of it."
"Other people's opinions have gotten louder than my own lately."
"Nothing's technically wrong - I just need a regular space to think out loud."
Any of these land? Let's talk it through.
How I can help
Counselling for adults working through…
Life transitions & big decisions
Career changes, relationship shifts, becoming a parent, starting over - the moments where the ground feels like it's moving, and it helps to talk it through with someone outside the situation.
Anxiety & stress
When your thoughts are working overtime and you're orrying about the state of the world and what the future holds. We'll work on understanding what's driving it and finding ways through, that actually fit your life.
Self-doubt & confidence
For the moments when you know what you want but can't quite trust yourself to go after it - or when other people's opinions have started to drown out your own.
General wellbeing
Not everything needs a label. Sometimes you just need a regular, steady space to think things through with someone who's genuinely listening.
Burnout
When everything feels like too much - all at once, and you can't remember the last time you actually switched off. We'll look at what's driving it and what could realistically change.
Relationships with yourself & others
The patterns that keep showing up - in friendships, family, or how you talk to yourself when no one's listening. Sometimes it helps to look at them with someone who isn't in the middle of it.
Work & identity
When what you do has become tangled up with who you are - and you're not sure where one ends and the other begins.
Perfectionism & pressure
The voice that says you're never quite good enough, even when you've done the work. We'll look at where that pressure actually comes from, and what it might feel like to ease it off.
Feeling stuck
When you know something needs to change but can't seem to move - in a job, a relationship, or just in yourself. Sometimes naming it out loud is the first real step.
You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out.That's what this is for.
- Renée
How it works
Starting is as simple as saying hello
No referral needed, no forms to agonise over. Four easy steps from "maybe I should" to "I'm glad I did."
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Say hello
Send a short message through the form below - even just "hi, I'm not sure where to start." A sentence is plenty.
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A free 15-minute chat
We'll have a relaxed phone or Zoom call so you can ask anything and get a feel for me. No cost, no commitment.
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Your first session
In person on a Saturday in Leichhardt, or over Zoom on a weeknight. We go at your pace.
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Find a rhythm
If it feels right, we settle into a routine that fits your life. You're always in the driver's seat on how often we meet.
Sessions & fees
Simple, upfront, no surprises
Free intro chat
Free· 15 minutes
A relaxed, no-pressure call to see if we're a good fit. Phone or Zoom.
Initial consultation
$130· 75 minutes
A longer first session - space to get to know each other and what's brought you in.
Standard consultation
$110· 60 minutes
Ongoing one-to-one sessions, in person or online.
Fees are payable after each session. I'm not currently registered with health funds, so private health rebates aren't available at this time, and no GP referral is needed to book.
Kind words
A few people I've had the privilege to listen to
"Renee has helped me find a way through the noise, and gave me permission to believe in myself."
"I was struggling in my relationship, Renee helped me connect in unexpected ways."
"Renee helped me navigate an unexpected redundancy at work, now I've got my confidence back."
"I'm so glad I found Renée, she's helped me find what was in front of me the whole time."
Good to know
Questions, answered
How much is a session?
Your first session is a 75-minute initial consultation at $130. Ongoing sessions are 60 minutes at $110. The first 15-minute intro chat is always free, so there's no cost to find out whether we're a good fit.
Is what we discuss confidential?
Yes, confidentiality is a key aspect of the work we do together. There are a few legal exceptions, which we'll discuss in our first session.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. I see clients in person on Saturdays (9:00am-2:00pm) in Leichhardt, and over Zoom on weeknight evenings - whichever suits your life better.
Can I claim on private health or Medicare?
I'm not currently registered with health funds, so rebates aren't available for sessions yet. No GP referral or mental health care plan is needed to book.
I've never done this before, and I'm not sure what to say.
That's completely okay - and really common. There's no expectation that you'll have the right words ready. Finding them is part of what we'll do together. You can start with as little as "I'm not sure where to start."
Book a session
Find a time that suits you
Choose a time for a free 15-minute intro chat or a session - in person on a Saturday in Leichhardt, or over Zoom on a weeknight.
Get in touch
Let's have a chat
If you're not sure whether counselling is the right fit, or just want to ask a question before booking - reach out. There's no pressure, and no expectation that you'll have the right words ready. That's part of what we're here to work on.
- 0411 195 100
- renee@somethingtotalkabout.net.au
- Leichhardt, NSW 2040
- In person Saturdays 9am-2pm · Zoom weeknight evenings
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