Everyone experiences times when life feels harder than usual.
You might be feeling anxious, exhausted, stuck, disconnected, or unsure why you're finding things difficult. You may be navigating a major change, struggling with motivation or focus, managing complicated emotions, or simply feeling like you're not coping as well as you normally would.
Counselling provides a supportive space to slow down, understand what's happening, and explore practical ways to move forward.
At Ren Solomon Counselling, I provide warm, evidence-based support for adults and young people (15+) in Malvern and online across Australia.
Counselling isn't only for moments of crisis.
Many people seek support because they want to better understand themselves, change patterns that no longer serve them, or develop new ways of managing life's challenges.
Together, we may explore:
• What is contributing to the difficulties you're experiencing
• Patterns in thoughts, emotions, behaviours, or relationships
• Practical strategies for managing challenges
• Ways to build confidence and self-compassion
• How to move towards a life that feels more manageable and meaningful
Counselling is collaborative — we work together at a pace that feels right for you.
Living with ADHD-related challenges can be exhausting, particularly when others don't see how much effort it takes to manage everyday life.
I support people experiencing:
• Difficulty getting started or finishing tasks
• Procrastination and feeling stuck
• Time management challenges
• Disorganisation and overwhelm
• Emotional sensitivity and strong emotions
• Self-criticism from years of feeling like you "should" be coping better
You do not need a formal ADHD diagnosis to seek support.
Counselling can help you understand how your brain works, develop practical strategies, and create systems that suit you.
Sometimes life becomes too much.
You might find yourself constantly worrying, overthinking, feeling tense, or unable to switch off.
I support people experiencing:
• Anxiety and excessive worry
• Stress and emotional exhaustion
• Burnout
• Perfectionism
• People-pleasing
• Difficulty setting boundaries
• Feeling constantly "on edge"
Counselling can help you understand your stress responses, develop healthier coping strategies, and create more balance.
Change can be difficult — even when it's a change we choose.
I support people navigating:
• Relationship changes
• Family challenges
• Parenting stress
• Career changes
• Study pressures
• Grief and loss
• Changes in identity, confidence, or direction
Sometimes counselling isn't about a specific problem. Sometimes it's about having space to work out who you are and what you need next.
Teenagers and young adults face enormous pressures while still figuring out who they are.
I provide supportive counselling for young people experiencing:
• Anxiety and stress
• School or study pressures
• Friendship challenges
• Low confidence
• Big emotions
• Life changes
• ADHD-related challenges
My approach is warm, respectful, and focused on helping young people feel understood while developing skills to navigate challenges.
Women can experience unique mental health challenges across different stages of life.
I support women navigating:
• PMDD and cyclical mood changes
• Perimenopause and menopause
• Burnout and mental load
• Identity changes
• Emotional overwhelm
• Life transitions
This support combines validation, practical strategies, and an understanding of how biological, psychological, and life factors can interact.
For clients who may benefit from additional emotional support, sessions with Woof, my trained therapy dog, may be available.
Woof offers a calm and grounding presence and can help make the counselling environment feel more comfortable.
Therapy dog sessions are optional and discussed before your appointment.
You don't need to know exactly what you need before reaching out.
Many people begin counselling simply knowing that something feels difficult and they would like support to understand it.
If you're wondering whether counselling might help, you're welcome to get in touch.