HOW I WORK

Starting counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you’re unsure what to expect or don’t know where to begin.

You don’t need to arrive with the “right words” or have everything figured out.

My role is to provide a supportive space where we can slow things down, understand what has been happening, and explore ways to move forward.

At Ren Solomon Counselling, I offer a warm, collaborative approach to counselling for adults and young people (15+) in Malvern and online across Australia.

My counselling style is:

✓ Warm and compassionate

✓ Practical and down-to-earth

✓ Client-centred

✓ Trauma-informed

✓ Collaborative

✓ Grounded in evidence-based practice

I believe you are the expert in your own life.

Rather than telling you what to do, I work alongside you to better understand your experiences, recognise patterns, build on your strengths, and develop strategies that feel realistic for your life. 

Many people come to counselling carrying thoughts like:

"I should be coping better."

"Why can't I just get on top of things?"

"Everyone else seems to manage."

I am particularly interested in the impact of shame, self-criticism, and the pressure many people feel to keep pushing through when they are struggling.

Counselling is not about finding what is "wrong" with you.

It is about understanding what you have been experiencing, why certain patterns may have developed, and what support or changes may help.

Some people come to counselling wanting practical tools and strategies.

Others need space to process experiences, emotions, or life changes.

Many people need a combination of both.

Depending on your needs, we may explore:

• Understanding thoughts, emotions, and behaviours

• Managing anxiety, stress, or overwhelm

• Developing coping strategies

• Building self-compassion

• Improving emotional regulation

• Navigating relationships and communication

• Finding approaches that work with your strengths and circumstances

Counselling is flexible and shaped around what feels meaningful and helpful for you. 

I draw from a range of evidence-based counselling approaches, including:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Exploring how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours influence each other, and developing strategies to respond differently.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Supporting you to make room for difficult emotions while moving towards the things that matter most to you.

Solution-Focused Therapy
Recognising your existing strengths and building practical steps towards change.

Person-Centred Therapy
Creating a supportive, respectful counselling relationship where your experiences, values, and goals guide our work.

These approaches are not one-size-fits-all. We work together to find what best supports you. 

Every person comes to counselling with a different story.

Whether you are experiencing anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, burnout, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, my aim is to provide a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.