Counselling
Counselling with Care and Clarity
Meet Cathy
Cathy Vanzanden brings a unique, holistic perspective to her counselling practice at Authentic Wisdom. With a Master of Counselling from QUT and over a decade of experience as a naturopath, Cathy supports each client with compassion, clarity, and deep respect for their story.
Collaborative Approach
Cathy offers a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where you can explore life’s challenges and discover practical, meaningful strategies to support your emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. Her strengths-based approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins by truly seeing and understanding the individual behind the struggle, not just the problem itself.
Holistic Therapeutic Lens
Drawing on principles from Narrative and Collaborative therapies, Cathy works with clients to gently separate the issue from the person, empowering them to reclaim agency, insight, and hope. Her background as a naturopath continues to shape her counselling philosophy, treating each person as a whole mind, body, and spirit rather than a set of symptoms.
“As a client, feeling fully seen and heard is an uncommon experience, especially in a world that moves so fast. When you’re struggling, it can feel like no one truly understands. My role is to listen with care, curiosity and respect, to understand your unique story, values, and strengths, and to walk alongside you in the process of change”
When Counselling Helps
Whether you're navigating emotional distress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, counselling with Cathy offers a path toward clarity, connection, and meaningful change, guided by wisdom that’s both authentic and compassionate.