Welcome
Thank you for choosing to work with me.
Beginning a journey of personal growth takes courage, and I appreciate the trust you've placed in me.
Whether you're seeking healthier relationships, greater self-understanding, improved emotional wellbeing, or support through life's challenges, my intention is to provide a safe, compassionate and practical space where meaningful change can occur.
The Five Shift Framework™ guides my work as a structured pathway that helps you understand the experiences and patterns that have shaped your life, develop greater awareness, make healthier choices, and create deeper connection with yourself and others.
Every person's journey is unique. We'll work together at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on what matters most in your life while building practical skills that support lasting change.
I look forward to supporting you.
Warm regards,
Sasha Thompson
PACFA Registered Counsellor | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Founder of The Five Shift Framework™Welcome
What You Will Find Inside This Guide
✓ Welcome
Learn what to expect and how we'll work together throughout your journey.
Learn about the compassionate framework that guides all of my work.
✓ Your First Appointment
Understand what happens during your first session and how to prepare.
✓ Professional Standards
Information about my qualifications, ethical standards and professional memberships.
✓ Appointments & Fees & Payments
Session length, fees, payment options and appointment information.
✓ Cancellation & Rescheduling
Everything you need to know about changing or cancelling an appointment.
✓ Confidentiality & Privacy
How your personal information and sessions are protected and the limits of confidentiality.
✓ Client Agreement
The terms that apply when booking and attending appointments.
✓ Communication Between Sessions
How and when you can contact me between appointments.
✓ Online Appointments (if applicable)
Simple tips to help your online sessions run smoothly and comfortably.
✓ Group Walk & Talk Program (if applicable)
Everything you need to know before joining your first walk, including what to bring, meeting locations and wet weather arrangements.
✓ NDIS Participants (if applicable)
Important information for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
✓ Questions or Concerns
What to do if you have a question, concern or feedback at any stage
✓ Working Together
What you can expect from me and how we'll work together throughout your journey.
✓ My Promise to You
My commitment to providing a safe, compassionate and structured experience.
Understanding creates awareness. Awareness creates choice. Choice creates change.