About
Eloise - Counsellor, Teacher & Advocate
Focus and Flo is an counselling and education partnership.
I am a registered teacher and qualified counsellor. I have spent the last nine years working in, and advocating for, Inclusive Education.
Having completed my Masters of Counselling in 2019, I work mostly with Narrative and Solutions focused therapies. I am a non-pathologizing, collaborative practitioner. I support clients with regulation, shifting perspectives and looking for the next small step towards their preferred futures.
I have an interest in trauma and post- traumatic growth, burn out, nervous system regulation, neurodivergence, grief and life stage transitions.
To me, 'neuroaffirming' is acknowledging how seen and unseen structures and environments impact all people differently, there is no 'fixing' or 'learning to be normal'. Masking can be a useful skill to some, but it is too draining to be a suitable, sustainable approach. My hope is for everyone is authenticity, belonging, steady nervous systems and a pathway towards their preferred future.
Outside of my professional life; I am a dog lover, coffee enthusiast, mother of two. I have lived experience with ADHD and Post Natal wobbles.
I work with;
+Neurodivergent adults and young people seeking a neuroaffirming perspective
+Families transitioning into and out of homeschooling
+Families and young people experiencing School Can't
+Teachers and school leaders for professional supervision
+ Grief and Loss
+ General Counselling
Sessions are 60 minutes and are offered Face to Face or online for your convenience via Zoom/Google Hangs, or telephone.
I can provide a local mobile service.
Servicing post code 4178 and 4179 this service attracts a travel charge.
*Please note, as I am a current teacher for Education Queensland, I will ask what school/s your young people attend to manage any conflicts of interest.
Masters Counselling
Graduate Diploma Education
Bachelor Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Bachelor Business (Marketing)
Diploma Counselling
*Currently Studying Masters Autism and Neurodivergent Studies
Australian Counselling Member, level 2.
Queensland Teachers College Registered Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept NDIS funding?
Self and plan managed participants at this stage.
Do you offer after hours appointments?
Yes, if you cannot find a suitable time through the booking page, please call, text or email and we can find a time that works.
Do you see teenagers?
Absolutely, I like to speak to the parents or carers first and then get to know the young person/s. Where practical, I will meet your teenager where they are at. If sitting and talking is not how they work best I can walk the dog or be taught about Minecraft. Rapport, trust and transparency are a part of a successful counselling partnership.
What should I expect from counselling?
Counselling is a space for you to consider your goals, seek and share perspectives, consider barriers and strengths. During our first session we will discuss what you are looking for from counselling and how we might achieve this together.
Useful links
Focus and Flo does not provide emergency mental health first aid services. For emergency response, telephone 000, or attend your nearest hospital emergency department, or see Queensland Health.
Help is also available at Lifeline Crisis Support 13 11 14 or go to Lifeline.
Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
ACA Code of Ethics and Practice (2018)
Lifeline Crisis Support – Suicide Prevention
Your question not here? Please call and have a chat.