Deborah Haywood
Master of Counselling · ACA member
Feeling stretched thin? Let's talk it through.
Practical online counselling for stress, grief, anxiety and life transitions — from anywhere in Australia that feels private.
When you're holding a lot, it's hard to think straight
If you're caring for others and keeping everything moving, it makes sense that you're tired. I work with people across Australia who are functioning on the outside but stretched thin underneath. If you're caring for others, working, and keeping everything moving, it makes sense that you're tired. I work with people across Australia who are functioning on the outside but stretched thin underneath.
We work at your pace, drawing on person-centred, ACT and Motivational Interviewing approaches — practical, calm, and respectful. If you're not sure counselling is for you, that's exactly what the free Fit Call is for.
Some common reasons people reach out:
How it works
Choose your starting point
Start with a free 15-minute Fit Call (low pressure), or book a Standard Session if you already feel ready.
Meet online — in a calm, focussed place
Sessions are online, so you can talk from home or anywhere private. You're not expected to have it all figured out.
Leave with a clearer next step
Sessions are person-centred and practical. Where helpful, you'll identify strategies you can use straight away.
Ways to work together
Free 15-Minute Fit Call
FreeA relaxed 15-minute video call to see whether working together feels right. Share what's bringing you here, ask anything, and get a feel for the approach. No pressure, no obligation.
Book a free Fit CallStandard Session
60 min · $90Understand where you are and what matters most. We'll clarify your goals and build practical strategies you can use in everyday life — at a pace that suits you.
Book a sessionCheck-In Session
25 min · $50For existing clients — focused support between full sessions. Ideal for navigating a specific challenge, making a decision, or keeping momentum.
Book a check-inBefore you book — the usual worries
What if it’s not the right fit?
That’s exactly what the free 15-minute Fit Call is for. No pressure, and no obligation to continue.
Does online actually work?
For most concerns, yes — and you can talk from wherever feels private, including evenings and weekends.
Do I need a referral?
No referral, and no waitlist gatekeeping. You can book directly — often within the week.
What will it cost?
The Fit Call is free. A standard 60-minute session is $90. Clear and upfront, with no surprises.
Why Reflect Renew Counselling
Master of Counselling
University of Canberra
ACA Member
Australian Counselling Association
Psychology Today
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A calm, grounded approach
I work in a trauma-informed, person-centred way — meaning we focus on safety, respect, and going at your pace. You set what you share and when.
Practical and collaborative
Sessions are a supportive space to make sense of what's happening and identify realistic strategies for real life — not theory, but tools you can use.
Professional support you can trust
Master of Counselling, ACA member — qualified and committed to ongoing professional development. I hold a Master of Counselling (University of Canberra) and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Swinburne), and I'm an Australian Counselling Association (ACA) member committed to ongoing professional development — so you know you're with someone qualified and accountable.
Approaches used (as appropriate)
Person-centred counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Culturally Sensitive Practice — matched to what helps you most. CBT is also available where it fits.
Not sure where to start?
You don't have to wait until things are "bad enough." Many people reach out after holding it together for a long time — and wish they'd started sooner. Start with a conversation: the free Fit Call is there to ask questions and feel out the fit.
Book a free Fit Call