About Rosalind
Bringing to therapy the depth of understanding that comes from lived experience
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 Approach
I believe that children’s behaviour is a form of communication.
Rather than trying to suppress or eliminate behaviours, we can begin to see them as messages—signals that something underneath needs attention or support.
When we understand the “why” behind behaviour, we can respond in ways that feel safer, more connected, and create the changes you are looking for.
Learning and behaviour often improve naturally when children feel safe, understood and supported.
A Little of My Journey
My interest in child development began over 20 years ago, when my daughter started school.
She was having big emotional meltdowns after school, and her anxiety in the classroom was increasing. Like many parents, I felt stuck, and didn’t know how to help.
That experience led me to begin studying and exploring child development more deeply—learning how early experiences of safety and connection shape how children feel, behave, and learn.
Over time, this grew into a desire to support parents facing similar challenges, through holistic counselling and parent coaching
Experience and Perspective
I am a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, and Victims Services Counsellor.
As a mother and grandmother, I bring lived experience into my work—alongside many years of training and study in child development and holistic counselling.
My approach is relational and holistic, considering the needs of both you and your child—
When we can understand the message beneath a child’s behaviour, it’s much easier to help them – emotionally, developmentally – building closer connections based on safety and trust..
Helping You to Help Your child
Through my work during the last 20 years, I’ve found that supporting a child often begins with supporting the parents.
When parents are able to address the stresses and tensions in our own lives children’s behaviours generally improve. This is where the magic happens—not only for you and your child, but for your whole family.
Working Together
My intention is to support parents to raise children who feel safe, seen and understood—and who are able to grow into confident, capable individuals living meaningful lives.
Sessions are avaiable in person in Moruya on the NSW South Coast, and online Australia-wide.
Away From Work
When I’m not working, you might find me spending time with my family, walking alongside the Moruya River, or enjoying a quiet coffee at a local café.
The Next Step
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or simply looking for help with understanding and supporting your child, you’re welcome to reach out.
Qualifications
- 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.