I’m Zave (he/they)

I’ve been a counsellor since 2019. I love working with people, and know it’s a privilege to hear stories of all kinds and be with people in their vulnerability. I’ve always been interested in human nature and psychology, and have lived experience with mental health.

The heart of my practice is that we all deserve to live authentic lives in alignment with who we are. My hope in working together is that you feel safe to be curious. To explore yourself, your life and the world, sifting through what we inherit, to see what is uniquely yours. To expand your lens of expectations and possibilities, and to gain meaning and hope that is true to you.

There is nothing that unites us more than the human experience, yet the stigma around mental health still impacts us. I see the common threads that connect us every day, even when we think we’re alone. We are relational beings, and shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces. If 1:1 therapy scares you or feels too traditional and formal, I completely understand. My experiences have given me an wider view of what mental health care can be. I’m committed to showing up in the present moment with you, and figuring it out together. Real life, done with a real person alongside you. I’m dedicated to imagining and building alternatives that combat hopelessness, isolation and suicidality. We can do better, and we must.

I’ve supported people across disability, youth, alcohol and other drugs, aged care, refugee and asylum seeker communities, and the justice system. I’ve done extensive professional development in many areas. My foundation is person-centred therapy, and I integrate evidence-based approaches, but the heart of my work is our relationship.

I’m a registered member of PACFA and committed to ethical, inclusive, and evolving practice.