About Embrace Odyssey Counselling
I know how unpredictable life can be, full of challenges, transitions, and unexpected turns. At times, the journey can feel overwhelming - marked by grief, loss, trauma, or uncertainty. At Embrace Odyssey Counselling, I provide a safe and compassionate space where you are supported to embrace your experiences and discover your own strength. As a long-time Primary School Teacher, former Early Childhood Educator, Sales and Marketing Executive, wife, and mother of six, I’ve faced my share of curveballs. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to juggle so many responsibilities—and I’m here to help you find your balance and embrace your own Odyssey as you journey towards your goals in life.
Growing up in a multicultural home with immigrant parents taught me how identity, culture, and expectations—both from family and society—can shape who we are. My own journey of growth, strength, and resilience is what inspires me to walk alongside others as they navigate their own.
In our sessions, you’ll find a safe, supportive space where you’re truly heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your challenges, uncover your strengths, and work towards the life you want—one step at a time to reach your Odyssey.
Professional Background
Education
Master's Degree in Counselling (AIPC), Master's Degree in Marketing & Organisational Behaviour (UNSW), Bachelor of Arts Degree (UNSW), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education & Primary Education Degree (MQU)
Claudia’s background in counselling, together with her studies in other areas, gives her both the knowledge and practical tools to walk alongside clients on their healing journey. She believes we all have strengths and inner resources that can guide us through life’s challenges. As a lifelong learner herself, Claudia is passionate about helping people recognise those strengths and use them to move forward on their own unique odyssey.
Certifications
Licensed Counsellor & Accredited Primary School Teacher
Claudia is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (MCouns, ACA L2). This means she follows professional standards and ethical guidelines, offering therapy that is safe, confidential, and focused on your wellbeing.
Alongside her counselling work, Claudia is also a qualified Primary School Teacher, accredited at Proficient Level with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Her background in education gives her a deep understanding of children’s needs and development, and she brings this insight into her counselling practice when working with young people and their families.
Experience
Years of Practice
Claudia’s path has been shaped by many roles—over 15 years in education, 10 years in sales and marketing, and her own journey as a working mother, wife, daughter of immigrant parents and mentor. These experiences have given her a deep understanding of the different challenges people face in life. She draws on this blend of professional and personal insight to connect with people in a genuine way, offering support that is tailored, compassionate, and focused on the whole person. Her aim is to walk alongside individuals as they build resilience, improve their wellbeing, and create meaningful change as they embark on their own odyssey.
Approach
Therapeutic Style
Claudia's therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on individual needs and goals. She integrates evidence-based techniques and empathy to establish a trusting and empowering therapeutic relationship that promotes self-exploration, insight, and positive change.
Specialisations
Areas of Interest
Specialising in domestic and family violence, anxiety disorders, birth trauma and postnatal PTSD, depression, early childhood trauma, bullying, social skills development, relationship issues, and self-esteem, Claudia tailors therapy to each client's unique situation, aiding them in addressing specific concerns, overcoming obstacles, and cultivating resilience and emotional well-being.
Training
Continual Development
Engaging in ongoing training and professional development, Claudia stays informed about the latest research and therapeutic approaches. By expanding her knowledge and skills, she ensures that clients receive high-quality and up-to-date therapeutic interventions.