I support adults and couples navigating emotionally complex seasons also known as life transitions. Whether it's grief after fertility struggles, burnout from high-functioning survival, or the quiet ache of feeling unseen. My clients often identify as sensitive, self-aware, and ready to shed old patterns.

Sessions are offered in-person (Brisbane) and online across Australia and internationally (includes - New Zealand, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States).

I do not work with children, adolescents, teenagers or families.

I draw from counselling modalities for talk therapy and combine it with somatic therapy, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY-F) to create a grounded, client-led space. My work is grounded in cultural humility, emotional safety, and mind-body integration allowing you to reconnect with yourself at a pace that honours your story and nervous system.

Sessions are available in 60-minute or 90-minute formats. The longer sessions are especially supportive for couples or when integrating somatic work and narrative processing.

Session fees range from $197 to $317 AUD, depending on whether you are booking an individual or couples session, and whether the session is 60 or 90 minutes.

You can find more details on pricing on our Services page. If you have any questions about the booking or payment process, please feel free to reach out for further information.

Also, some private health fund rebates may apply depending on your insurer and level of cover.

I am a PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor. In Australia, psychotherapists and counsellors are not eligible for Medicare rebates, so we don’t take Mental Health Care Plans from your GP. You don’t need a GP referral and can access counselling simply by booking your session with me either in-person or online.

However, I am recognised by several private health funds. You are welcome to check directly with your insurer regarding rebates under your extras cover.

To make the most of your therapy sessions, you will need:

• A commitment to the therapy process.

• Willingness to invest emotionally, psychologically, financially, and with your time.

• A private space conducive to meaningful conversations.

• A stable internet connection.

• A device (iPad, tablet, or laptop) for secure video sessions.

• Ability to travel and attend to the therapy space for in-person sessions.

Booking Process

New Clients

I request you to book a free/complimentary Discovery call. Refer to Connect page for guidance on how to book a Discovery call.

Existing Clients

Clients who are currently working with me (or who have worked with me in the last 3 months) can book therapy sessions with New Leaf with Nisha Counselling through Zanda, a secure and user-friendly platform. 

To book a session, simply click this link. You will be guided to select a time that works for you from the available slots. 

We begin with an intake and exploration of your reasons for seeking support without pressure to share more than feels right. This session helps us co-create a safe foundation, clarify focus areas, and build trust as we begin your healing journey.

Yes, I follow strict ethical guidelines in accordance with PACFA. Confidentiality is a priority, though I have a legal duty of care to report risks of harm. Informed consent is obtained before we begin and I engage in regular supervision to ensure best practice.

At New Leaf with Nisha, therapy offers something rare in today’s fast-moving world a steady, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to perform, explain, or hold it all together.

You may find it supportive to speak with someone outside your family or social circle as someone trained like myself can hold your story with care, neutrality, and respect. And, through trauma-informed counselling and somatic therapy, you're invited to slow down, build self-awareness, and gently explore what’s beneath the surface - which could be developmental trauma, relational trauma, acknowledged & unacknowledged grief and intergenerational trauma wounds.

In this work, we collaborate to illuminate patterns, clarify what's feeling hard or heavy, and open space for new possibilities.

Therapy is a gentle avenue to help you or you & your partner feel safer within yourself, access your inner wisdom, enable you to make choices that feel more aligned, and experience authentic empowerment and well-being.

In this space, you’re not just heard, you’re deeply witnessed. And from that place, conscious and sustainable change becomes possible.

While I work with a wide range of emotional experiences, I do not provide acute psychiatric care, crisis intervention, or treatment for active addictions or eating disorders.

If your needs fall outside my scope, I’ll support you with referrals.

I am unavailable after opening hours and unable to respond to crisis messages via email or messages, as New Leaf with Nisha is not a crisis support service.

For immediate support, contact emergency services as below:

•  Please call 000, go to your nearest hospital, or contact your GP

• Lifeline: 13 11 14

• Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

• 13 HEALTH (QLD Health): 13 43 25 84

• Domestic Violence Hotline (QLD): 1800 811 811

You must provide at least 48 business hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling, excluding weekends and public holidays. Failure to give proper notice will result in a fee equal to 100% of the session rate.

Missed appointments without notice will also be charged the full session fee.

Arriving more than 30 minutes late will result in the cancellation of the session, with the full fee charged.

For relationship therapy, all participants are required to attend each session unless prior arrangements have been made. If all participants do not attend, the appointment will be cancelled, and a late cancellation fee will apply.

IMPORTANT: Appointment reminders are sent as a courtesy; you assume full responsibility for any fees related to missed appointments.

Yes, counselling ruptures do occur.

Therapy is a constructive experience, but it can be equally challenging. These challenging instances don't necessarily require an end to our therapeutic relationship. While I seek feedback regularly, your (or your partner's) satisfaction and comfort are significant. If you feel dissatisfied or uncomfortable at any point during therapy, I welcome you to share your feelings. I encourage you to provide me feedback if - (a) I need to change my approach or (b) you can provide me an insight into what's causing difficulty in opening up. As your receptive therapist, your feedback will inform me and help us shape our sessions accordingly.

If you decide to terminate therapy, I request you provide me with a constructive and a reason for termination. It's a reflection of our journey together and an opportunity for growth.  

There is no charge for this, and I truly welcome your feedback.