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Fern Plant
‘Trust that which gives you meaning and accept it as your guide’                                                                                        (Carl G. Jung)

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Ferns are among the oldest plant species on earth, tracing back over 300 million years.  In the lush subtropical rainforests surrounding Brisbane, native ferns thrive beneath the canopy, embodying resilience and quiet transformation. For the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, Traditional Custodians of the Meanjin/Magandjin (Brisbane) area, these plants hold cultural, medicinal, and spiritual significance. The spiral unfolding of a fern mirrors the cyclical nature of life symbolizing continuous growth and renewal.

About Dr Simone Schuetz

My name is Simone (she/her) and  I am a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with a diverse range of adult clients including in private practice, people with refugee backgrounds, and students in university counselling services. 

I have completed a PGDip Psych in Berlin, Germany and a Doctor in Psychology (Counselling Psychology) in Melbourne, Australia. I can offer sessions in German if this is your preference.

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Who I work well with

 

I enjoy working with people who are moving through various life transitions. 

Struggles that you might be experiencing and seeking support for could include:

  • Stress, fatigue, exhaustion, burn out,

  • Feeling emotionally & physically depleted,

  • Low energy, low motivation,

  • Overwhelm by demands & expectations,

  • Difficulties with decision-making, feeling stuck,

  • People pleasing, perfectionism and/or procrastination,

  • Feeling unfulfilled or disconnected,

  • Wanting to reconnect with your sense of self, your body and your needs,

  • Caring for others & struggling to prioritise yourself,

  • Seeking a space to slow down, reflect and gain more insight into yourself,

  • Coping with major changes and life transitions,

  • Finding a new direction with more clarity, presence and self-compassion.

How I work

 

Creating Space

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In sessions we create a space where you can feel heard, explore together what you may need and connect with the parts of you that need attention and nourishment.

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Therapy is a conversation that offers safety, honesty, authenticity and support to navigate whatever terrain or inner landscape you may be moving through.

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My role is to provide a supportive structure to focus on what matters most to you and what you hope to gain from our work together.

My Approach

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My style is warm, gentle and collaborative. I work in a client-centred, non-judgmental and process-oriented way. My aim is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. 

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I draw on evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy and have a special interest in mindfulness-, and nature-based practices. Sessions can be offered outdoors if you are interested.

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Sessions are tailored to your own unique needs, guided by your values and goals and move at your own pace.

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Nature as a Guide

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drawing of fern

Nature is a great teacher. In the forest, nothing is rushed. The seasons change at their own pace.

Nature invites us to soften toward ourselves and to trust that even the parts of ourselves that we struggle with hold wisdom. 

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Spending time in nature can connect us with a deeper sense of belonging, to a place,  to ourselves and to life itself. 

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Through the connection with nature, many people experience a sense of wonder, greater presence, and the feeling of being part of something larger.

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