Counselling Support & Wellbeing
with a Pawsitive Touch
At Counselling & Canine Connections, we offer a gentle, supportive approach to counselling — combining professional therapeutic expertise with the calming presence of a therapy dog.
Based in the Mackay–Whitsunday Region, we support
children, adults, and families.
If you are navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, and emotional overwhelm, you can join us on a journey of growth and connection, where compassion meets expertise.
Gentle, supportive counselling with the calming presence of a therapy dog
Tailored services to meet your unique needs and goals.
Our counselling approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive environmentto explore your emotions and experiences.
Animal Assisted Counselling in Mackay
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating something difficult, you don’t have to do it alone.
At Counselling & Canine Connections, I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s going on for you — with the unique support of a therapy dog by your side.
Based in Mackay/Whitsunday Region, I provide counselling for adults, children, and families, supporting a range of experiences including anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma.
Animal assisted counselling gently incorporates a trained therapy dog into the counselling process.
For many people, the presence of a dog can:
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Create a sense of safety and calm
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Reduce anxiety and overwhelm
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Make it easier to open up
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Support emotional regulation
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Bring comfort during difficult conversation
There is no pressure to interact in any particular way — your experience is guided by what feels safe and right for you.
How I Can Support You
I offer counselling in Mackay /Whitsunday Region for:
Anxiety & overwhelm
When your thoughts feel busy or your body feels on edge, counselling will create space, build awareness, and find steadiness again.
Grief & loss
Grief can feel heavy and isolating. Counselling offers a gentle space to process your experience at your own pace.
Trauma & emotional distress
Counselling has a focus on safety, trust, and choice, we move carefully and respectfully through your experience.
Children & young people
Therapy dogs can help children feel more comfortable, supported, and engaged in the counselling process.
A Gentle, Person-Centred Approach
My approach is grounded in person-centred counselling, where you are the expert in your own life.
I work alongside you with:
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warmth and empathy
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unconditional positive regard
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a focus on your strengths and resilience
Where helpful, I may also draw on evidence-based approaches such as Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic and Play Therapy for the little people.
Always at a pace that feels right for you.
What to Expect
Our counselling sessions are relaxed and guided by you.
You might talk, sit quietly, or simply take a moment to breathe.
Milou, the Therapy Dog, may sit beside you (or not), offer comfort, or be part of the process in a way that feels natural.
There is no “right way” to do counselling here — just your way.
Ready to make the next step?
Reaching out can feel like a big step — and you don’t have to have it all figured out.
If you’re curious about how counselling with or without a therapy dog might support you,
I’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to book a session or ask any questions.
Supporting the Mackay Community
I support individuals and families across
Mackay and Whitsunday Region
