When life hasn’t unfolded the way you imagined
Living with involuntary childlessness can touch every part of your life. It can reshape how you see yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world.
You might feel caught between knowing you can’t go back, and not yet knowing how to move forward. This is a complex, often invisible experience, and it deserves thoughtful, specialised support.
Professional background
I am a counsellor with over 30 years of experience, including more than a decade working exclusively with women who are childless not by choice.
My work integrates:
- grief therapy
- humanistic and person-centred approaches
- narrative and existential therapy
- feminist and socially aware practice
- gestalt and solution-focused approaches
- Core Self Reclamation Therapy
Alongside professional experience, I bring lived understanding of childlessness, which shapes the depth and care I offer in this space.
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Book a First Conversation
You’re welcome to begin with a simple conversation.
You’re very welcome to reach out using the form below. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable. I will respond by email within 24-48 hours. If you don’t receive a response, please check your spam folder or there may be a technical error. Your request is important, so please do follow up again. I’m looking forward to connecting with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counselling is an intimate relationship, and it’s important that you feel understood, safe and supported. The first session is an opportunity to get to know each other, and for you to see if it’s a good fit for you. We will check in regularly to make sure the work is supporting you.
No. You can reach out directly.
Yes, within Australian legal and ethical standards.
All sessions are online via a secure video platform. Online counselling is well established and can be a meaningful and effective way to receive specialised support.
The first session is up to 90 minutes. Ongoing sessions are 60-75 minutes. Sessions are usually weekly or fortnightly to begin, then adjusted over time. We will regularly review what feels right for you.
Complimentary 20 minute introductory chat
- Initial counselling session (90 minutes): $180
- Ongoing counselling sessions (up to 75 minutes): $150
- Mentoring sessions (90 minutes) $180
- No shows 50% of scheduled fee
- Cancellations, ok up to 24 hours before.
- Reschedules ok.
After each session, you will receive an invoice by email with details for bank transfer. Payment is requested within 24 hours.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let me know as soon as possible. Sessions cancelled within 24hours or missed appointments without notice will incur a 50% fee. In cases of emergency, this may be waived.
This is different for everyone. Many women feel some relief within a few sessions. Others choose longer-term support as they navigate the unfolding experience of childlessness. You can stop at any time. When the time feels right, we can plan a final session to gently reflect on your journey and your transition forward.
You are very welcome to reach out if you would like more information. Contact email me – support@theemptycradle.com
You can begin by booking a gentle first conversation by clicking here
A final note
There is nothing simple about this experience, but there are ways to come back to yourself
and begin shaping a life that feels more grounded and true for you.
You deserve understanding, support and a life that feels meaningful to you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone.