About Nisha
“Life’s turning points often reveal the strength we didn’t know we had. I’m here to guide individuals and couples through the complexities of relationships, grief, and growth with compassion and trauma-sensitive care.”
My Journey
From Corporate to Counselling: A Journey of Growth & Resilience
Life’s challenges—grief, trauma, fertility struggles, or relationship shifts—can feel overwhelming, yet they hold the potential for growth and reconnection. My path to counselling wasn’t just a career shift but a transformation shaped by lived experience and a commitment to supporting others.
Before becoming a Counsellor and a Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, I spent 19 years in the Australian corporate sector, working across private and public organisations. Supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds taught me invaluable lessons about managing stress, resolving conflicts, and fostering supportive environments. However, it was my own experiences—navigating profound loss, major life transitions, and fertility challenges—that reshaped my understanding of resilience and the mind-body connection in healing.
A Turning Point: Finding Meaning in Loss
In 2017, a significant health scare became a defining moment, reshaping my understanding of loss, resilience, and the power of healing relationships. I came to realise that true growth isn’t just about pushing through difficulties - it’s about honouring our emotions, leaning on meaningful connections, and integrating mind-body practices to support the nervous system.
This realisation led me to pursue a Master of Counselling and train in evidence-based therapies and trauma-sensitive yoga, blending scientific and holistic approaches to support healing and personal growth. Today, this work deeply empowers me to guide my clients through their own journeys of growth, resilience, and reconnection. In many ways, this work found me, and EVERY day, I am grateful for the privilege of guiding others on their own paths to growth and transformation.
My Approach: Whole-Person, Trauma-Sensitive & Culturally Responsive
Cultural humility is central to my practice. My diverse background and lived experiences have shaped an approach that honours individuality fosters trust, and respects each person’s unique journey.
I integrate evidence-based therapies with somatic practices and mindfulness, including:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – for deepening emotional connection and processing relational patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – to foster resilience and self-acceptance.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – for understanding internal conflicts and healing emotional wounds.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – to shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga & Somatic Experiencing – to support nervous system regulation and embodied healing.
This integrative, whole-person approach helps clients process emotions, regulate stress, and build self-awareness in a safe, supportive space.
If you’re looking for trauma-sensitive therapist that respects your lived experience and empowers your healing journey, you are invited to connect with me at New Leaf with Nisha.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little. I look forward to serving you at New Leaf with Nisha.
Warmly,
Nisha
Credentials & Trainings
I am dedicated to ongoing learning and deepening my expertise in the field of therapeutic modalities. Having trained with some of the most accredited and trusted in the field, my educational qualifications and professional training so far include:
Master of Counselling - Monash University, Australia
Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) - Center for Trauma and Embodiment at Justice Resource Institute (JRI), Massachusetts, USA
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Externship and Core Skills - EFTTA, Australia
ACT for Beginners (Russ Harris)
Level 1 Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher Training - iRest Institute, California, USA
Motivational Interactions - APS Psychology, Australia
Bachelor of Science - Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU
At New Leaf with Nisha…
I create a safe, supportive space where individuals and couples can explore their challenges with care and understanding. By blending trauma-informed psychotherapy and somatic practices, I help you navigate emotional distress, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connection within yourself and your relationships.
This work is about nurturing well-being, inspiring authentic connection, and empowering you to navigate life’s transitions with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re seeking to reconnect with yourself or strengthen relationships, I offer compassionate, collaborative care tailored to your journey.
Embodied Values
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CONNECTION
Prioritising authentic relationships with self and others, creating a sense of belonging and being seen.
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WELL-BEING
Encouraging emotional, mental, and physical wellness through holistic approaches.
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GROWTH
Supporting personal and relational evolution with humility, self-awareness, and empowerment.
Here’s how we can work together
Research shows that the client-therapist relationship is vital for therapeutic outcomes. Therapy offers a non-judgemental space to explore beliefs, navigate challenges, and build trust, fostering a path to well-being.
At New Leaf with Nisha, I support individuals and couples motivated for growth, healing, and deeper connection. My approach is ideal for those navigating:
Grief & Loss – Healing from bereavement, life transitions, and significant personal losses.
Fertility & Reproductive Trauma – Navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional impact of reproductive struggles.
Relationship Challenges – Processing relational trauma, overcoming disconnection, and fostering healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Personal Growth & Life Transitions – Moving through career shifts, identity changes, and self-discovery with clarity and confidence.
To support your journey, I offer Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, and Telehealth sessions for those who are remote or frequently travelling. Trauma-Sensitive Yoga will also be available soon as an additional way to foster growth and balance.
Before scheduling your first appointment, I recommend booking a connection call. This allows you (and your partner, if applicable) to get a sense of my approach and how we might work together to support your goals.