Catherine Sullivan
Counsellor
Everyday Clarity
Page, Canberra ACT 2614
Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
Life can feel heavy when your mind is always switched on. Many people describe exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix — a tiredness that comes from overthinking, worry loops, and the pressures of an “always-available” culture.
My approach is about helping you step out of those loops and reconnect with what steadies you. Through counselling and mindfulness-based coaching, I support adults who feel stressed, stuck, or burnt out to find more balance, presence, and clarity in daily life.
As someone who knows the pull of overthinking, I value approaches that are practical, down-to-earth, and kind. This isn’t about stopping thoughts or chasing constant calm. It’s about loosening the grip of unhelpful mental patterns, creating breathing space, and allowing more of life to reach you.
Background
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working in government and public policy, supporting community wellbeing at a systemic level. That work gave me a strong foundation in listening, problem-solving, and holding complexity.
Over time, I felt increasingly drawn to more direct, human-centred work. I wanted to offer not just strategies, but the kind of grounded presence that helps people feel seen and supported in their own lives.
My counselling experience includes volunteering as a Lifeline crisis supporter — work that continues to deepen my respect for the courage it takes to reach out, and the power of simple, steady support when life feels overwhelming.
Services
I offer private, flexible support - no GP referral needed.
My services are available online to adults across Australia. Sessions are a space to pause, reflect, and find steadiness — whether you’re feeling anxious, caught in loops of overthinking, or worn down by stress and burnout.
Alongside counselling, I offer 1:1 mindfulness coaching and a self-paced Tastes of Mindfulness mini-course — an affordable way for curious newcomers to explore mindfulness practice and experience my approach through guided talks and practices.
Quality Provision
As a member of the Australian Counselling Association, I’m committed to ethical, accountable practice. I engage in regular expert supervision and ongoing professional development in both counselling and mindfulness teaching, so you can feel confident the support I offer is thoughtful, evidence-informed, and up to date.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Counselling - 2025 - University of Counselling
- Master of Arts (Media and Communication) - 2005 - Deakin University
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - 2000 - University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Science - 2000 - University of Melbourne
- Unified Mindfulness Teacher Training (Compass) - 2024 - Unified Mindfulness
Modalities
ACT - Compassion-Focused Therapy - Integrative - Meditation - Mindfulness - Person Centred - Strengths-Based - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
My approach is collaborative, encouraging, and skills-based. To get the most out of our time together, I may invite you to try simple daily (or near-daily) practices between sessions. These support insight, strengthen mindfulness, and help change take root in your everyday life.
Depending on your needs and interests, I offer traditional talk therapy, mindfulness coaching, or a bespoke 90-minute blend of the two for those wishing to experience the best of both worlds. I also offer 30-minute express mindfulness coaching for time or budget-conscious clients.
To help you feel steady and supported between sessions, I’m generous with resources — offering guided practices, reflection tools, and written materials.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
Appointments
Standard hours are 10am - 6pm (AEST) Monday to Thursday with a limited number of evening sessions available on Tuesdays.
Fees & Insurance
Initial consult (20 minutes): Free
Mindfulness Coaching: $110/60 minutes; $60/30 minutes
Counselling: $125/60 minutes
Combined Counselling & Coaching: $170/90 minutes
Self-paced 'Tastes of Mindfulness' online audio-course: $44
Payment Options
Online via PayPal or credit card. Or by direct transfer to business bank account.
Contact Catherine
Please contact me to make an appointment
A conversation with Catherine Sullivan
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Sometimes progress shows up as early as the first conversation — simply feeling heard and learning others can struggle in similar ways - can make us feel less alone and hopeful. Deeper shifts take longer, but even small steps towards clarity or ease are meaningful. One of my favourite sayings is the Tanzanian proverb: “Little by little, a little becomes a lot.”
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I value the privilege of walking alongside people as they reconnect with their strengths, find steadiness, or see themselves with more kindness. I love the sparks of recognition and understanding people experience in session, and I’m inspired by their courage and determination to keep showing up in life — one moment at a time.
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Ha — like today, you mean?! ‘Bad hair’ days are just as frequent as ever, but I can meet them with a little more equanimity and kindness (most of the time…).
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Disconnection — from ourselves, from each other, and from the present moment. So much of my work is about rebuilding those connections in small, practical ways.
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I’ve been dipping in and out of Oliver Burkman’s 4,000 Weeks and Meditations for Mortals. I love his balance of dry humour and deep research, and his challenge to step into a more meaningful, absorbing, energising life — not later, but right here in the midst of the chaos.