About Rosalind
Hello, I’m Rosalind
I support parents who would like to understand their children better – whether it’s behaviour, emotional outbursts, or learning challenges—so they can respond with greater calm, connection, and confidence.
Parenting can feel overwhelming at times, especially when things aren’t going as expected.
You’re not alone in feeling this way.
I bring a gentle, compassionate and understanding approach to supporting families, creating a space where things can begin to make more sense.
My work is grounded in the understanding that children’s behaviour is a form of communication. When we understand what lies beneath the behaviour, everything starts to fall into place.
A Little of My Story
When my daughter started school, like many parents, I expected her to settle in, make friends and enjoy learning.
However, it didn’t quite work out that way, and I found myself confused, looking for answers.
She would cling to me in the mornings, anxious about going into the classroom. Then, when I collected her in the afternoon, she would often kick the back of my seat, yelling angrily as we drove home.
This behaviour was totally out of character, not like her at all.
I was completely at a loss.
I couldn’t understand why she was doing this, and I had no idea how to help.
Looking back, I now know she was releasing tension that had built up during the day at school. Being with me was her safe place, and she could let it all out.
At the time, though, I didn’t know that. Getting angry didn’t help, but I didn’t know what else to do.
Curious, and searching for answers I began training in child development, running a program supporting children who were struggling with learning and emotional outbursts.
This work was based on the view that children’s behaviours are the clues to understanding what is happening for them. When we look beneath the surface, everything can start to make more sense.
Over time, I realised I also wanted to be able to support the parents, and trained in holistic counselling and psychotherapy.
I find that when parents feel more supported, the benefits flow on to everyone around them. Children’s behaviours change when they feel supported and understood, too.
All Behaviour has meaning… we just need to learn how to read it.
What began as a search to understand my own child became an ongoing passion for understanding children and supporting parents.
My aim is to help parents make sense of what they’re seeing in their children. The result is closer relationships, and a calmer, more peaceful family life.
I know what it’s like to feel lost and confused, looking for answers.
Today I work with parents, helping them understand and support their children through counselling and parent coaching.
Where to Next?
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or simply looking for help understanding and supporting your child, you’re very welcome to reach out.
Holistic Counselling and Parent Coaching sessions are available in person in Moruya on the NSW South Coast, and online throughout Australia.
Or, if you’d like to explore a little further first, you might find these pages helpful:
Learn more about my approach to understanding children’s behaviour.
Explore articles on behaviour, anxiety, learning, development and everyday parenting challenges.
👉 Counselling Support for Parents
Find out how counselling and parent coaching can support you and your family.
Training and Experience
- Post-graduate studies in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy with the Metavision Institute (2017), training in Process-oriented Psychology
- Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (2021)
- Accredited Provider with the Foundation for Infant Loss (2018) supporting families experiencing miscarriage and infant loss
- Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator (2018) offering early intervention for parents and children
- Certificate in Holistic Counselling Skills with the Metavision Institute (2015)
- Certificate IV in Disability (2013)
- Master of Education, CSU (2012) – post-graduate research into reading difficulties
- Certificate in Extra Lesson (2009) – post-graduate study in understanding and addressing learning difficulties
- Registered Integrated Listening Systems Practitioner (2007) offering listening assessments and iLs listening programs
- Reiki Levels 1 and 2 (2003)
- Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
- Conference Presentation – International Conference on Childhood Trauma, Melbourne (2018) – paper based on my research exploring links between stress and trauma in infancy and early childhood, developmental delay, learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.