“A gracious approach is the key that unlocks the treasure of encounter.” —John O’Donohue

  • Mary, 58, Counsellor

    “Avá is a fabulous companion and guide for navigating and making sense of wild terrain. To really benefit, it’s important you’re not alone in your journey. That you have someone with you that you can trust to keep your feet steady and grounded and your heart and mind open. I really valued how down-to-earth and personable Ava was, and her clear commitment to her own journey. If you’re curious and committed to your growth and wholeness, I can think of no lovelier guide. She’ll help you feel comfortable and make the most out of your experience.”

  • Josje Leyten, 28, Artist & Disability Support Worker

    "My sessions with Avá were nothing short of powerful, transformative and soul-illuminating. Avá, with her deeply attuned connection to Spirit, is able to hold a safe and sacred container for life-changing healing. Her beautiful cabin nestled in nature feels like a retreat away from the hustle and bustle to dive deep into this very important work. Thank you Avá for all that you do. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”

  • Peter, 43, Psychologist

    “I felt safe with Avá to open up, feel my pain and face my truth. Avá was open to different approaches, remaining professional at every turn, and allowed creativity to be part of the process. I’m grateful for your companionship and my internal wellbeing finally feels free, lighter and connected again. Thank you Avá, you are a special soul and I would recommend you to others without hesitation.”

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“Avá is a responsive, intuitive and highly skilled therapist. I was referred to Avá for therapeutic support and guidance as I embarked on a healing-focused plant medicine experience. Avá’s sensitive and holistic approach of companioning has been instrumental to a deep shift in my emotional, spiritual and mental well-being. I found intention setting key to the integration of my experiences. Avá is a compassionate listener. I felt incredibly safe in her presence and I was able to open up naturally and share often painful memories and experiences. Avá utilises a variety of therapeutic modalities including the expressive arts. As a visual person, I was able to process and release complex feelings and emotions that are difficult for me to put into words and make meaning from them. Avá has supported me through a number of significant breakthroughs which has led to healing, shared insights and integration of past trauma”

— Samantha, 42, Academic

“As someone who has suffered from mental illness for a lot of my younger years, I have had the opportunity to receive many forms of psychological care & therapy that is available out there. I found it difficult sometimes to find someone that fit what I was looking for and this was frustrating. It is along this journey that I was introduced to Avá and is here where I felt most listened to & understood.

Avá holds a warm and comforting space that has allowed me to delve into my own healing journey, feeling safe and supported along the way. I have developed a greater understanding of the mind/body connection and feel I have gained insight into who I am, found love for self I had not experienced for a very long time. Avá is unlike anyone I have ever crossed paths with before and I thank her for holding a truly healing experience that I will forever be grateful for.”
— Kayne Holroyd, 27, Nurse

 

“Wise, kind, and knowledgeable, Avá is skilled at putting people at ease and creating a safe and healing space for exploration and reflection. She comes to the work with deep reverence and trust in nature, a generous and warm spirituality, and a bubbly sense of humour. A great combination in my books. Also helpful - creative expression was encouraged and supported, which assisted greatly in helping me make sense of my experience.” — Mary, 62, author