• Registered Member of the Australian Counselling Association - R86942

• GradDipCounsel, BHSc

Silvian is a compassionate and insightful counsellor specialising in childhood and adult trauma counselling. With a focused understanding of narcissistic and preditory personality traits, emotional manipulation and relational dynamics, Silvian supports individuals who are navigating the impact of abuse in personal, family or workplace settings.

Clients may present with symptoms of anxiety, depression, hypervigilence, increased sensitivity/overreaction and binge eating. Clients who have experienced early parentification, scapegoating or emotional neglect may be predisposed to misunderstanding relational dynamics in adulthood and difficulty understanding love and connection with others, often mistrusting motives. Silvian’s work focuses on helping clients identify these patterns, understand the psychological mechanisms involved, and to develop healthier relational frameworks.

Clients may feel confused, emotionally drained, or question their self-worth after experiencing narcissistic, coercive or predatory behaviours. Through acceptance and a supportive approach, Silvian helps clients rebuild confidence, establish healthy boundaries, and regain clarity and emotional balance. Many clients arrive feeling confused, self-doubting, and emotionally depleted. They often question their own perceptions, minimise their experiences, or carry a persistent sense of shame and “not being enough.” Silvian’s role is to provide a psychologically informed, structured, and safe therapeutic space where these patterns can be understood and meaningfully addressed.

Abuse is rarely overt at the beginning, typically subtle, cumulative, and psychologically disorienting. Over time, it can significantly affect: Self-esteem and identity cohesion; Emotional regulation; Attachment patterns; Boundary formation and Confidence in one’s own perceptions. Silvian provides a safe, structured environment for reflection, growth, and empowerment and the client’s goal is to develop resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships.