About Ramona
Because each client and the situation they bring to counselling is so different, I tailor my approach to best meet their needs. I apply a range of therapeutic modalities, including existential, narrative, solution-focused and family systems approaches. I work with individuals and people in relationships, face-to-face and online, to offer my clients a choice of environments and communication methods. My goal is always to create an atmosphere of safety and trust, and to remove the barriers that block each person’s pathway to achieving what is most important for them.
My qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Jansen Newman Institute (JNI) and a Bachelor of Adult Education from the University of Technology, Sydney. I am a member of the Counsellors' and Psychotherapists' Association (CAPA) of NSW and the International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO). I was raised in Australia by my Dutch mother and Indian father. I speak Dutch, conversational French, and have a basic understanding of German.
Being a counsellor and psychotherapist is a great privilege. When people entrust their very personal stories to me, I feel deeply honoured. I am always moved by the courage and resilience that people demonstrate in dealing with life’s problems and, when the time is right, taking the step to seek professional help.