Brigitte House

Brigitte House is a counsellor who helps people build strength and meaning when life feels overwhelming. She focuses on easing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and wounds from trauma. Her style aims to help people reconnect with themselves and find practical ways forward.

She draws on ten years of psychotherapy and counselling experience, and an earlier career in social work and the community sector. That background informs a practical approach that mixes talking with body-based awareness and mindfulness practices. Brigitte uses a person-centred way of relating, which keeps the relationship between counsellor and client central to the work.

Her work often supports people dealing with attachment issues, communication problems, codependency and the emotional impact of major life changes like divorce, fertility challenges or a cancer diagnosis. Brigitte listens for the patterns that cause distress and helps people try different ways of coping that feel manageable day to day.

Trauma-focused methods and somatic therapy are part of her toolkit when past events continue to affect present life. She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand inner parts and their roles. Mindfulness skills are taught and practised in sessions to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Brigitte holds PACFA as a credential and works from Australia. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first appointment according to her availability.

How Brigitte brings mindfulness and somatic work online

Brigitte commonly uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. This helps people feel heard and decide what they want to work on first, whether that is anxiety, grief, or relationship patterns.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy, teaching simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Somatic therapy is used to notice bodily responses and learn ways to regulate strong emotions through grounding and gentle movement.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that suit their needs, goals and comfort. Sessions change over time as people try things and notice what helps.

The original biography notes both face-to-face and tele-health experience, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. People are encouraged to ask about the practical options available and to choose what best suits their routine and needs.