Laura Davis

Counsellor

Available Wednesdays 10am - 4pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth

As an accredited Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, Laura brings a unique blend of leadership and hands-on experience to her practice. After serving as CEO of a health and wellbeing organisation, Laura chose to focus on personal counselling to provide more direct support to individuals facing life’s challenges. Laura’s approach is holistic and client-centered, ensuring that every person feels heard and understood. She combines evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to create personalised well-being plans that promote emotional and mental health. Laura has a deep passion for supporting women at pivotal life stages, but works with clients of all genders and backgrounds. Whether you’re navigating career transitions, managing family responsibilities, or seeking clarity in times of uncertainty, she is here to help. With a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, she aims to empower her clients to find balance, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.

Pananya Larbprasertporn

Provisional Counsellor

Available Mondays & Fridays 9am – 5pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

Pananya is currently pursuing a Master of Counselling at Monash University. Her personal journey of healing and growth has fueled her dedication to helping others overcome life’s challenges and live a joyful life. After serving as a university lecturer and director of the faculty’s wellness centre, she decided to pursue counselling to deepen her ability to support others. Her approach is person-centered, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness techniques. Pananya is passionate about assisting clients with challenges such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, self-doubt, decision-making, changes and relationship issues. She walks alongside her clients with compassion, openness, acceptance, and respect for their individual timing, values, and life journeys. 

John Lavanya

Provisional Counsellor

Available Tuesdays & Fridays 9am – 5pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

John is currently pursing a Master’s in Counselling course at Monash University. With four years of experience as a counsellor in India, John has worked extensively with  children, teens and young adults. Leaning majorly on humanistic and existential approaches, John believes that all humans have the capacity to self actualise when provided with the right support and unconditional positive regard. Providing this safe space is what they strive to achieve at work with their clients. John has also worked closely with queer and trans people in India, a cause they feel deeply about. As a certified art therapist, they use a wide range of art-based techniques to foster client expression and healing. John finds profound meaning in their work and is dedicated to supporting clients with empathy, compassion, and authenticity.

Angelica Hasibuan

Provisional Counsellor

Available Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am – 5pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

Angelica is currently a Master of Counselling student at Monash University. She believes everyone should have equal access to mental health services. Inspired by the societal stigma surrounding mental health, she actively participated in tele-counselling, which started from her experience in providing pro bono service for those who were affected by the pandemic, especially for healthcare workers and ex-patients along with their family members. Additionally, she interfaced with an enhanced learning development team through peer support and self-empowerment programs for high school students before she became a peer counsellor of several telehealth services and facilitated both individual and group counselling for emerging adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. She often incorporates Person-Centered and Humanistic therapeutic approaches, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, even though she likes to adjust other modalities based on clients’ needs. Integrating therapeutic approaches with authenticity, openness, and empathy, she strives to utilize counselling as the safest space for clients to build resilience and foster personal growth, as there is nothing better than seeing them being alleviated from emotional and psychological challenges. 

Asher Cameron

Provisional Counsellor

Available Thursdays 10am – 5pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

Asher (he/him) is currently completing his Master of Counselling at Monash University. He is a compassionate and client-focused counsellor dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. His warm, empathetic manner is underpinned by an academic, philosophical, and evidence-based approach to therapy. Drawing on his experience as an equity, diversity, and inclusion professional, Asher understands the importance of culturally responsive care and enjoys working with clients from all walks of life. He values lived experience and knows that clients are the experts in their own lives. Whether supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, or identity exploration, Asher tailors sessions to each client’s unique needs, integrating person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, and strengths-based techniques. He has experience with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and working with members of the LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent communities. Asher believes in empowering clients to navigate their own journey toward healing and self-discovery. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, Asher fosters resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth.

Hannah Bambra

Provisional Counsellor

Available Thursdays 9:30am – 5:30pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

Hannah is a Master of Counselling Student at the University of Canberra. She has a special interest in families, fertility, and perinatal mental health. Hannah also works in community building and peer support for abortion aftercare and pregnancy loss, and with LGBTQIA+ rainbow families. With a background in yoga and meditation, Hannah believes in creating safe, calming spaces of non-judgement for people to speak and feel heard. 

Aaron Magnuson

Provisional Counsellor

Available Thursdays and Fridays, 9am - 5pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

Aaron is a Master of Counselling student at the University of Canberra. He brings over a decade of experience in high-pressure, community-based roles, where he worked closely with individuals facing acute distress, complex mental health challenges, and life transitions. Aaron’s therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique lived experience. He is committed to providing person-centered and trauma-informed care while also drawing on existential approaches that explore meaning, values, and personal agency in the context of emotional well-being and psychological resilience. With a background in frontline support and crisis response, Aaron brings strong skills in risk assessment, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving. He is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to share their story and work toward meaningful change.

Annemarie Ryan

Provisional Counsellor

Available Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

Annemarie is currently completing her master’s in counselling at the University of Canberra. She brings a rich foundation of life and professional experience to her counselling practice, including a background in education and a strong understanding of the complexities individuals and families may face when navigating systems such as the NDIS. Her experiences have informed a compassionate, person-centred approach that values each individual’s unique perspective and inner strengths. Annemarie is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. She is particularly interested in trauma-informed and person-centred frameworks and believes in walking alongside clients as they explore their challenges, values, and hopes for change. She focused on developing her clinical skills, building strong therapeutic relationships, and supporting the well-being of clients in a meaningful and ethical way. She looks forward to welcoming individuals from all walks of life who are seeking support. 

Thu Hoang

Provisional Counsellor

Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

Thu is currently completing a Master of Counselling at the University of Canberra, bringing a background in Psychology and over a decade of experience as a high school teacher. She is passionate about working with children and adolescents, with an expanding interest in supporting adults as well. Her approach is person-centred, empathetic, and strengths-based, with a focus on building trust, fostering motivation, and enhancing resilience. She integrates Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques to assist clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity challenges, and emotional barriers. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic space where clients feel genuinely heard, deeply understood, and supported in building confidence to reach their full potential.

Dante Martino

Provisional Psychologist

Available Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

Dante is currently pursuing a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. He has a strong belief in accessible mental health care for people of all backgrounds. As part of his psychology journey, Dante has studied neuroscience and health sciences, volunteered with Lifeline, and worked in psychology research and tutoring. These experiences inform his interest in how the mind and body interact to support wellbeing. He is a person-centred practitioner who listens deeply, with curiosity and without judgment. Trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dante works collaboratively with clients to support meaningful change. He welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and strives to create a respectful, supportive space for growth.

ManiCai Russell

Provisional Counsellor

Available Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Melbourne time)

In-person and telehealth 

ManiCai Russell is currently completing a Master of Counselling at Canberra University. With a background in aquatics, and having grown up in remote communities, she brings a grounded, empathetic approach to her work. She is passionate about supporting women and children through a person-centred, trauma-informed lens, assisting clients with anxiety, stress, self-doubt, self-esteem, and relationship issues.