Meet Bright Feathers
If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward — you’re not alone.
Bright Feathers is a warm, inclusive space for people navigating change, complexity, and uncertainty.
Whether you’re parenting a child with big emotions, adjusting to a new diagnosis, running a business under stress, or trying to break free from habits that no longer serve you — you’re welcome here.
I offer support that’s gentle, practical, and tailored to your life —
helping you find clarity, confidence, and lasting change.
Support that fits you
Through counselling, hypnotherapy, and consulting, we’ll find the approach that works best for you — practical, collaborative, and always grounded in compassion.
Counselling
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying invisible loads like anxiety, burnout, or emotional exhaustion. Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis, parenting challenges, past trauma, or simply feeling stuck — counselling offers a safe, respectful space to pause, reflect, and grow. I support adults, teens, and parents using a neuroaffirming, trauma-aware approach grounded in both lived and clinical experience. Sessions are warm, flexible, and focused on your goals — whether that’s clarity, self-regulation, stronger relationships, or just feeling more like yourself again.
Individual Educational Consulting
& Group Workshops
Clinical Hypnotherapy
If you’re supporting others — as a parent, teacher, therapist, or NDIS professional — you deserve support, too. I offer practical, insight-driven consulting to help you better understand neurodivergent needs, navigate challenges, and build truly inclusive, respectful support systems. Consulting sessions can cover topics like emotional regulation, executive functioning, skill-building, NDIS navigation, school collaboration, family dynamics, or adapting support plans. I also run tailored workshops for parent and staff groups, designed to meet your team’s unique goals and needs — whether you’re in education, early childhood, or therapeutic settings. With over 15 years’ experience in education, behaviour support, and neurodivergent family life, I support you and your team with warmth, clarity, and grounded expertise.
Clinical hypnotherapy offers a powerful yet gentle way to reframe your mindset, overcome barriers, and improve wellbeing. Whether your goal is trauma support, weight loss, or increased confidence & wellbeing, hypnotherapy can help you achieve it with ease. I’ve also worked extensively with business owners and professionals to manage stress, sharpen focus, and boost motivation—helping them enhance productivity and maintain balance. You remain in control throughout the process as we collaborate to tailor each session to your unique goals. Please note that counselling is claimable through the NDIS for plan and self-managed clients, but hypnotherapy is not.
Meet Mel
Hi, I’m Mel — counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist, educator, and neurodivergent parent of a neurodivergent child.
I bring over 15 years of experience in education, behaviour support, and therapeutic work, and I offer a calm, inclusive space for people of all ages to feel seen, supported, and empowered.
At Bright Feathers, I combine clinical training with lived experience to walk alongside you — both in your journey and, if you prefer, along the Merewether coastline, with walk-and-talk sessions that blend nature, movement, and meaningful conversation.
People often come to me when they’re:
😞 Feeling burnt out, stuck, or overwhelmed by life’s demands
👩👧👦 Unsure how to support their child through challenges at home or school
🌪️ Disconnected from themselves or unsure of their next steps
🧠 Carrying stress, anxiety, or emotional weight they can’t shift alone
Together, we work gently and practically — helping you to achieve your outcomes and feel lighter and brighter.
After working together, my clients often say they feel:
🌤️ More hopeful and confident about the future
🛠️ Better equipped to handle everyday challenges
🤝 Heard, validated, and genuinely understood
🌱 Empowered to make meaningful changes that align with their values
What Clients Say
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