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About Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support in Echuca
founder & registered trauma-informed counsellor in echuca: Kerynn Fotiou — pictured with neuroscientist, Dr Bessel van der Kolk, author of “The Body Keeps the Score”.
Hello, I’m Kerynn, a registered, trauma-informed counsellor in Echuca, registered with the Australian Counselling Association.
As a trauma-informed counsellor, I provide person-centred counselling and psychosocial support in Echuca, focusing on the recovery of adults, children, couples, and families who are navigating trauma, stress, anxiety and depression.
Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support grew from a long-held hope to create a space where people feel genuinely safe, understood, and supported. I envisioned creating a practice where lived experience, neuroscience, and trauma-informed approaches to counselling honour the whole person and their full story.
With over 25 years of experience in community services and counselling professions, my practice is grounded in ethical, evidence-based approaches that are practical, outcome-focused, and backed by evidence. I provide counselling in Echuca from my private practice, tailored to individual needs.
I hold postgraduate training in behavioural science, counselling, domestic and family violence response, neurodiversity coaching, trauma recovery coaching, and solutions-focused therapy.
My biggest career highlight was training with Dr Bessel van der Kolk at his Melbourne workshop, The Body Keeps the Score, which profoundly shaped my understanding of trauma, the nervous system's adaptation to distress, and the ways our life experiences influence how we think, feel, function, and connect with the world around us.
I am a registered member with the ACA (Australian Counselling Association), ARCAP (The Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists), and Psychology Today, and I am listed on HealthShare, Halaxy, Health Direct, and The Campaspe Shire Council, where I also provide NDIS counselling in Echuca.
trauma-informed counselling in echuca - guiding principles
Flourish & Our Guiding Principles
Hello, I’m Kerynn, a registered, trauma-informed counsellor in Echuca, registered with the Australian Counselling Association.
As a trauma-informed counsellor, I provide person-centred counselling and psychosocial support in Echuca, focusing on the recovery of adults, children, couples, and families who are navigating trauma, stress, anxiety and depression.
Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support grew from a long-held hope to create a space where people feel genuinely safe, understood, and supported. I envisioned creating a practice where lived experience, neuroscience, and trauma-informed approaches to counselling honour the whole person and their full story.
With over 25 years of experience in community services and counselling professions, my practice is grounded in ethical, evidence-based approaches that are practical, outcome-focused, and backed by evidence. I provide counselling in Echuca from my private practice, tailored to individual needs.
I hold postgraduate training in behavioural science, counselling, domestic and family violence response, neurodiversity coaching, trauma recovery coaching, and solutions-focused therapy.
My biggest career highlight was training with Dr Bessel van der Kolk at his Melbourne workshop, The Body Keeps the Score, which profoundly shaped my understanding of trauma, the nervous system's adaptation to distress, and the ways our life experiences influence how we think, feel, function, and connect with the world around us.
I am a registered member with the ACA (Australian Counselling Association), ARCAP (The Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists), and Psychology Today, and I am listed on HealthShare, Halaxy, Health Direct, and The Campaspe Shire Council, where I also provide NDIS counselling in Echuca.
Our Values
At Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support, the core values of inclusion, acceptance, and equality guide every aspect of providing trauma-informed counselling in Echuca.
At Flourish, I honour those navigating neurodivergence, individuals with roots in culture and kinship, and lived experiences, creating a space where differences are acknowledged and valued across all support services.
Inclusion embodies our approach, creating a space where every individual can access mental health support in a judgment-free environment.
Acceptance creates emotional safety where your story is held without judgment, and your protective responses are understood with compassion and understanding.
Equality drives our commitment to advocacy, ethical practice, and addressing systemic harm. We actively advocate to organisations and services across the region, ensuring fair treatment, accessible support for counselling in Echuca and surrounding regions.
We warmly welcome LGBTQA+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and people from diverse cultures, communities, and backgrounds, emphasising our commitment to inclusive counselling in Echuca.
Areas of Support
My approach is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and aligned with best practice principles, and I offer counselling support in Echuca for a variety of challenges, including:
- Anxiety, depression, and mood challenges
- Stress, overwhelm, and burnout
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief, loss, and life transitions
- Self-esteem and identity
- Suicide and self-harm concerns (supportive, non-directive, safety-focused)
- Domestic and family violence
- Mental health challenges experienced by neurodivergent individuals
Relationships & Family Dynamics Support:
- Couples, parenting, and family dynamics
- Communication skills and conflict resolution
- Separation, divorce, and co-parenting
- Pre-marital support
- Infidelity and relationship ruptures
Personal Development & Growth:
- Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal growth
- Motivation, goal setting, and life direction
- Building resilience and coping strategies
- Developing practical skills to meet NDIS goals through NDIS counselling in Echuca
- Strengths-based identity development for neurodivergent clients
Behavioural & Emotional Regulation Support:
- Anger, frustration, and emotional dysregulation
- Boundary setting and assertiveness
- Addictive behaviours (substance use, gambling, co-dependency)
- Habit change and routine building
- Executive functioning challenges and sensory sensitivities
- Skill-building and psychosocial recovery coaching aligned with NDIS plans
Life Challenges & Social Stressors:
- Workplace stress, bullying, and harassment
- Cultural, identity-related, or community challenges
- Adjusting to major life events
- Advocacy for neurodivergent inclusivity in schools, workplaces, and community settings
- Building independence and daily living skills
Health & Body Awareness:
- Chronic illness, pain, and fatigue
- Body image concerns and disordered eating
- Weight and lifestyle changes
- Understanding the intersection of neurodivergence and health
Spirituality, Meaning & Inner World Health:
- Spiritual exploration and self-discovery
- Purpose, alignment, and existential questions
- Healing from religious trauma
- Mindfulness, grounding, and inner peace
- Exploring spirituality through a neurodivergent lens
Support for Neurological Differences:
- Flexible communication (visual aids, written prompts, structured dialogue)
- Respecting stimming, pacing, and self-regulation
- Normalising difference and challenging internalised stigma
- Celebrating strengths such as creativity, hyperfocus, and pattern recognition
- Executive functioning support, assessment, and referral
- Self-advocacy coaching for school, work, and relationships
- Parent and carer education
- Reports, referrals, and documentation for NDIS access and plan reviews
- Psychosocial recovery coaching and capacity-building supports
- Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
At Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support in Echuca, we honour neurodiversity, celebrate all abilities, and provide the mental health support and guidance individuals need on their journey toward the life they envision.