Being adopted often brings about a unique set of emotions and challenges relating to loss of bond with original caregiver, lifelong identity and confusion and lack of feelings of belonging. The internal journey for adoptees is  complex and requires understanding, compassion and validation. With 15+ years of experience as a Counsellor  specialising in supporting adoptees, Caroline offers counselling and therapy services that provide a path to understanding the trauma, through the lens of global misunderstanding of what adoptees go through.

With a warm and empathetic approach, Caroline creates a space for adoptees to explore their feelings safely. By providing non-judgmental validation and normalising of the adoptee experience, Caroline facilitates open and honest exploration about common adoption issues eg. grief, loss, anger, pain, identity and heritage/DNA issues, genetics, cultural information and self-acceptance and self-worth.

Caroline works from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and humanistic modalities, always from a client-led approach.

If you are an adoptee seeking support, or an adoptive parent looking for insight into your adopted child’s feelings, or a birth parent struggling with pain, guilt and feeling judged, Caroline can provide the listening and support needed, to assist you to rediscover your sense of self, heal from past wounds, and build stronger connections. Take the first step towards self understanding and acceptance on your therapy journey today.