NDIS Counselling & Capacity Building, Daily Living & Independence
15_043_0128_1_3 Therapy - Counsellor
15_056_0128_1_3 Therapy - Other Professional
At a glance
Participants: Early-adult to older-adult
Session options: Telehealth/phone (Australia), face-to-face
Location: Face-to-face - Within approximately 30 minutes of Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW
Funding: Self-managed & plan-managed
Focus: Goal-directed counselling & Capacity Building with a PACFA-registered, trauma-informed counselling, and practical mentoring for improving food intake, sleep, movement, self-care and independence.
Support is practical, compassionate, non-judgemental, participant-led and tailored to each person's goals, recognising that meaningful change often begins with feeling understood and developing strategies that can be applied in everyday life.
This includes trauma-informed therapy, regulation support and coping strategies to help participants with their daily living skills, functional capacity, independence and progress.
HOW I SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS
I support participants to:
manage anxiety and emotional overwhelm
improve emotional regulation
build confidence and independence
strengthen communication and relationships
establish healthy daily routines
increase community participation
develop practical coping strategies
improve functional capacity
work towards their individual NDIS goals
WHO I WORK WITH
I support early-adult through older-adult participants experiencing:
anxiety
depression
PTSD
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
psychosis
emotional dysregulation
social isolation
low confidence
relationship challenges
difficulties with everyday living skills
My broader mentoring work is informed by The Five Shift Framework™, with practical strategies adapted to each participant's individual goals and NDIS plan
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
I work collaboratively with:
participants
Support Coordinators
Psychosocial Recovery Coaches
Plan Managers
families (where appropriate)
✔ goal-directed counselling
✔ progress reporting
✔ reliable communication
✔ participant consent respected
✔ practical strategies between sessions
✔ services aligned with Capacity Building goals
Recomendations
“Sasha has provided support to my NDIS participants for many years, consistently demonstrating professionalism, empathy and a holistic approach. She has made a significant positive impact on the well-being of those she works with.”
Sophie Ford, Support Coordinator.
Sasha has been supporting my daughter for several years. My daughter is 54 and happens to have Down syndrome. Sasha has a genuine understanding of my daughter's disability and provides clear, supportive and non-judgemental help. Sasha is flexible and adaptable and respects the NDIS processes and goals. It is so good for my daughter that Sasha is calm, kind and easy to talk with and always reliable. They both work well together and enjoy each other's company. Sasha communicates with me at all times, and I feel confident that my daughter is in safe hands.
Julie, mother of participant
Supporting Participants to Build Confidence, Independence and Daily Living Skills
Emotional Regulation
Purpose
Build emotional regulation and reduce emotional overwhelm.
Support
Practical counselling to understand emotions, reduce reactivity and develop healthy coping strategies.
Outcome
Greater emotional stability and improved daily functioning.NDIS
Relationships & Social Connection
Purpose
Improve relationships, communication and community participation.
Support
Develop communication skills, healthy boundaries and confidence in social situations.
Outcome
Stronger relationships and increased community participation.
Daily Living Skills
Purpose
Develop confidence and independence in everyday life.
Support
Build routines, problem-solving skills and practical strategies for everyday challenges.
Outcome
Improved independence, confidence and functional capacity.NDIS
Wellbeing & Healthy Habits
Purpose
Support overall wellbeing and sustainable daily routines.
Support
Practical mentoring to improve sleep, movement, nutrition, self-care and daily structure.
Outcome
Improved wellbeing, resilience and capacity for independent living.
Professional Experience
5+ years supporting NDIS participants with complex needs
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Postgraduate in Counselling & Psychotherapy -PACFA Registered
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Certificate in Recovery Coaching
Bachelor of Health Science -Complementary Medicine
Certificate in Functional Medicine
Adv. Dip Naturopathy
Dip. Nutrition
Qualifications and Experience
