(Ngunnawal Country, she/her)

Penny is an experienced Counselling Psychotherapist, and Coach, and the driving force behind inMYND® Counselling & Psychotherapy. As a registered Mental Health Practitioner with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Association of Australia (PACFA) her professional recognotion extends to Allied Health Professionals Australia. Penny is currently welcoming new clients.

With nearly two decades of dedicated experience in mental health, Penny has worked across diverse sectors, including government, non-profit, and private practice. She holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Penny further honed her skills with international Board-Certified post-graduate coaching qualifications from Robbins-Madanes Training. She is also proud to be the Co-founder of the Rainbow Circle Counselling Service.

Penny offers comprehensive generalist counselling, with special interest in Indigenous Healing Practice, Affirming Counselling (including LGBTQIA+ and Sex-Positive/ENM), Neurodivergent Counselling (for teens, and adults), and Health & Chronic Disease Counselling.

"My passion lies in helping clients understand themselves better, live authentically, and thrive in their community. I understand that therapy is a deeply personal process. Whether you're addressing mental health concerns, improving communication and boundaries, or navigating relationships, my commitment is to find the best approach for your unique needs.”

You can connect with Penny in our Canberra office or via telehealth. We invite you to reach out and discuss how we can support you.

Areas Penny Supports:

• Individual, Couples and Families

• General Practice

• Gottman Method

• Indigenous Healing Practice

• LGBTQIA+

• Neurodiversity

• Trauma Therapy

• Health Counselling - Chronic Disease Management

• Sex-Positive, ENM

• Affirming Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Therapy (Conversational Model)

• Narrative Therapy

• Indigenous Healing Practices

• Affirming Therapy

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

• Creative Arts Therapeutic Techniques

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Beyond the Clinic: Penni is also dedicated to empowering others through education, providing high-standard mental health and community care training, including:

• Teaching and Program Management for the Australian recognised Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315-01) through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

• Delivering Trauma-Informed Care training.

• Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities via the Dhuniai Mentoring Program and Yeddung Mura.

• General Mental Health Training & Psycho-education.