After more than three decades developing my approach, I’m proud that Sunshine Holistic Counselling is truly unique.
Here’s how:
I’m a master’s degree qualified Psychotherapist with specialist expertise in couples, relationship, and individual therapy.
Plus, with a background as a fully qualified Naturopath, I understand that great relationships and great health go hand in hand.
That means we’ll do the couples or individual counselling you’re seeking, but if needed, we’ll place it in the wider context of your health and lifestyle.
I’ve seen time and time again how the right knowledge empowers people to thrive.
I offer consultations in person at my Sunrise Beach studio or online, and Couples Toolkit intensives for couples seeking a relationship recharge while holidaying in Noosa.
Contact me here, and let’s get started.
Hi, I’m Pamela.
Masters Degree in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy
Jansen Newman Institute, Sydney (2014)
Naturopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Homoeopathy
Australasian College of Natural Therapies, Sydney (1992)
Certificate In Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
Mind Medicine Institute (2022)
Advanced Training in Supervision: Theory and Practice
Gestalt Therapy Brisbane (2021)
Graduate Diploma in Individual Psychotherapy and Relationship Therapy
Jansen Newman Institute, Sydney (1999)
Diploma in Counselling and Human Change
Relationship Development Centre, Sydney (1992)
QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Clinical member Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Australian Natural Therapist’s Association (ANTA)
Child of the mid 60’s. Divorced parents. Fractured family. And a whole lot of mess. What hope was there?
It hasn’t all been smooth sailing. There were plenty of times when I lost sight of my own health and happiness.
But just when I’d been stumbling clueless through my early adult years, life blessed me with a few very special gifts:
One: Exposure to the world of naturopathic health and healing,
(quite a parallel universe for a girl raised on antibiotics, cordial, and white bread).
Two: Exposure to the world of marriage and relationship therapy,
(a lightning bolt from the sky for a girl swimming in confusion about how relationships were supposed to work, and whether love that lasts was even possible).
Three: Then just few years later… exposure to a love that was true and healthy,
(a blind date which launched a love story now well into its third decade and stronger with every passing year).
Talk about a lightning bolt from the sky.
What really gives me a shiver down my spine?
It’s been exposure to knowledge that’s made the biggest difference in how my life, health, and relationships have evolved.
Without exposure to knowledge I could not be living the healthy, happy, love filled life that I’m now enjoying.
When I work with clients, I focus on equipping them with knowledge, because I’m living proof that it changes lives…
… and I also show up openhearted, because without heart, knowledge is just facts.
Real change takes knowledge and heart.
When I’m not working?
I’m enjoying life with my very loved hubby: swimming and walking on divine beaches, hanging out with our beautiful two sons and their families, playing with Molly (gentle soul Schnauzer), enjoying friends, yoga, and art, or just kicking back, watching the sun rise, the night fall, and the stars shine.
ABOUT ME
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Trauma-Informed Fundamental Skills for Wellbeing: Grassroots Collective (2023)
Sensory Processing Sensitivity (“Highly Sensitive Person”) registered therapist: HSPerson (2022)
Psychedelic Therapies For Mental Illness: Mind Medicine Australia (2021)
Navigating Psychedelics – Clinicians and Therapists: Psychedelics Today (2020)
Multigenerational Trauma – Healing The Past To Heal The Present: Terry Real (2019)
Level 2 Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Training (2019)
Real Life Training Series: Relational Life Institute (2018/2019)
Mental Health Super Summit: October 2018
Mastering Your EFT Toolkit: Art Of Delivery (2018)
Men and Women In Love: Transforming Modern Couples Therapy (2018)
Relational Life Therapy: New Ways To Work With Last Chance Couples (2018)
Advanced Training In Evidence Based EFT (2017)
Level 1 Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Training (2017)
Anatomy of Couples Therapy: Esther Perel and Terry Real (2017)
EFT Trauma Training “Tapping Out of Trauma”: Suzanne Fageol and Craig Weiner (2017)
Relational Life Therapy: Live Couples Experiential (2017)
Metagenics International Congress of Natural Medicine: Human Microbiome (2017)
Brene Brown: Shame Shields – The Armour We Use To Protect Ourselves And Why It Doesn’t Serve Us (2017)
Imago Relationship Therapy (2016)
Metagenics International Congress of Natural Medicine: Functional Medicine Approach To Psychiatry (2016)
Metagenics Seminar: Methylation – Putting New Science into Clinical Context (2016)
Sex Life Therapy: Sex Therapy For The Non-Sex Therapist (2015)
Metagenics Seminar: Safe Prescribing Alongside Pharmaceuticals For Better Patient Outcomes (2015)
Relationship Institute Australasia: Understanding Evidence Based Couples Therapy (2014)
"From the very first session I really liked your approach with us, because you were not biased and also you were so clear and direct.”
Craig, Maroochydore
“Pamela has an ability to explain concepts very clearly. She helped us see how we could interpret things differently and make changes to reduce everybody's stress.”
Bec & Dave, Coolum
“After completing Pamela's Couples Toolkit, everything has changed. We now know how to really listen, so we both feel confident discussing any issue (rather than avoid it as we would so often do before). We don't get stuck when things go off track - we now know how to repair quickly. No more cycles of fighting followed by silence - it's such a massive relief. Thanks so much Pamela.”
Ruby & Matt, Sunshine Coast
