Cecilia leads the team at Seaside Family Counselling Services and is committed to providing services that are oriented to a heart-mind approach. All staff and the families we serve enjoy a relaxed, respectful and supportive environment when they come to our practice.

Seaside Family Counselling Services has been operating for seven years serving South- Western Victorian families. It is our privilege to support our families to improve in health and regain personal wellbeing. As a team we continue to provide high standards of care with a focus on continuous improvement in each of our fields of practice.

Cecilia’s formal training includes a Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Social Work, and Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education. She has completed many industry training programs during her career with specialist training in Circle of Security Parenting, Assessment and Treatment and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Level 1 + 2. Recently she has completed Level 1 training in Deep Brain Re-orienting. She has forty-two years of experience working in South-West Victoria and is passionate about providing a specialist counselling service to families in this region.

Cecilia specializes in the delivery of trauma services, assisting women, men and couples to improve relationship satisfaction and health. She focuses on prevention and personal empowerment through strength – based counselling practices and works with organizations and Industry providing EAP (Employment Assistant Programs) to their employees. For the past three years Cecilia has been working with Aboriginal families in one of the Aboriginal Co Operatives in South- West Victoria.

Dr Kristan Braun holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology and a Doctorate in Psychology (Health), with over 25 years of experience in the psychology and wellbeing field. She is an experienced therapist and group facilitator, having worked across diverse settings in both the South-West and Melbourne.

Kristan has a special interest in supporting women’s mind and body wellbeing. She is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their inner wisdom, resilience, and capacity for wellness. At Seaside, she provides individual counselling for adult women, drawing on a variety of approaches including Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and trauma-informed care.

Her therapeutic philosophy is grounded in the belief that every aspect of our lives influences overall wellbeing. By learning to nurture and balance the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of life, individuals can cultivate harmony, resilience, and ease. Kristan’s supportive and nurturing approach empowers women to develop self-awareness, insight, and practical skills, helping them navigate challenges, move forward, and flourish in all areas of life

Krystal offers a grounded, heart-led space for women and children to reconnect with themselves through intuitive therapy, creative processes, and emotional healing. Drawing on my background in psychology, social welfare, and Sandtray therapy — and weaving in symbolic, somatic, and energetic tools — Krystal holds space for those seeking deeper alignment, healing, and soul expression.

Whether you are navigating grief, transition, burnout, emotional overwhelm or simply seeking to live more in tune with your true self, Krystal offers a gentle approach that honours your inner wisdom. Each session is uniquely shaped by where you are and what you need — from Sandtray and energy healing, to intuitive reflection and integrative counselling.

Specialties :

• Sandtray Therapy (for children & adults)
• Emotional healing through symbolism and story Energy awareness & intuitive processing
• Mind–body connection & grounding practices
• Grief, anxiety, identity & feminine embodiment

Krystal Day qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Rural Social Welfare, complemented by certifications in Sandplay Therapy and Sandtray Therapy. She is accredited therapist through the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT) and Sandtray Therapy Association of Australia.

holds a Masters in Clinical Family Therapy, a Masters in International and Community Development and a Degree in Welfare. Justine has 18 years of  experience working with young people and families in various settings including schools, youth refuges and clinical services. Justine developed and operated an alternative school for students in Sydney and has worked in the US and UK with families whose children are diagnosed on the spectrum.

works with families as a whole who are experiencing conflict or struggling through life changes such as teenage-hood, separation or divorce, blended families, chronic school refusing behaviours and communication problems in complex family structures. Justine believes that families are the experts of their own lives and that her job is to create change through respectful and kind communication.

At Seaside Family Counselling Services Justine will be facilitating individual, family and group interventions. As well as providing parent coaching and workshops around teenagers, Justine will run group support programs for tweens (aged 8 to 12) and has a special interest to support young people on the Autism spectrum. She will also conduct group programs for parents of children with special needs.

Andrea Lane is the founder of Health with Hypnotherapy and has been supporting individuals and families in Warrnambool and the surrounding region since 2009. With qualifications and experience as a Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, EMDR and Brainspotting Resource Trauma Therapist, Andrea has built a strong reputation for her ability to help people create lasting, positive change.

Andrea began her career as a psychiatric nurse, gaining deep insight into mental health challenges and the complexities of supporting people with disabilities through her seven years of work in a local disability service. This foundation continues to guide her holistic and compassionate approach to therapy today.

She works with a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, drug and alcohol concerns, fears, and phobias.

Andrea’s clients describe her as empathetic, caring, and nurturing, creating a safe environment where people feel heard, supported, and respected. Andrea believes that, in different ways, everyone’s life is touched by challenges—whether through anxiety, trauma, or the search for a stronger sense of identity. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, she helps clients process and release the weight of their past, develop healthier responses, and rediscover their authentic selves. Her goal is to empower people to heal, grow, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion

is a general psychologist who has trained at Monash University, Flinders University and Charles Sturt University. She has 20 years of experience working in schools as both a psychologist and teacher including three years as Head of Department Special Education. She is also a certified divorce coach, completing her training last year.

Wanda has worked in telehealth, cross agency settings and private psychology settings. She takes an empathic, straightforward and nurturing approach when working with clients and their families towards their mental health goals.

Wanda utilises a range of therapeutic modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. She specialises in seeing people with depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, relationship concerns, chronic pain, stress and burnout, difficult life transitions, workplace issues and sleep difficulties.

When not working as a psychologist, she spends her time exploring new places with her teenage children and is often at the beach or walking her pet Schnauzer dog.

 Assessments :

• ADHD Assessment
• ASD Assessment
• ADHD and ASD Assessment
• Cognitive Assessment
• Academic Assessment
• Cognitive and Educational Assessment

Ella Hasell holds a Certificate III in Education Support and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science. She is currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (advanced) where she hopes to then complete a Master’s of Clinical or Professional Psychology.

While at the beginning of her career, Ella has gained valuable experience through various roles across the Moyne and Corangamite Shires which have allowed her to complement her academic studies with practical, hands-on experience. Although Ella has not yet committed to a specific pathway within psychology, she does have a particular interest in Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Child and Adolescent Psychology.

Since February 2025, Ella has volunteered at Seaside Counselling, working alongside Cecilia on projects and engaging in client sessions. Volunteering has provided Ella with meaningful opportunities to develop her skills within the helping profession, further enhancing her commitment to supporting others

Hayley is our amazing Spinal Flow Therapist with a gentle, down-to-earth approach that makes everyone feel at ease. She’s passionate about helping people release stress, tension, and emotional blocks through the Spinal Flow Technique. Hayley creates a calm and supportive space where your body can naturally heal and reset. Whether you’re dealing with pain, burnout, or just need a moment to recharge, Hayley’s here to help you feel more aligned, balanced, and connected.