Psychotherapy and Counselling for when you can’t keep pushing…

 

Does your life look fine on the outside, but inside, something feels misaligned? Maybe you’re stuck in roles that no longer fit, carrying emotional weight no one sees, or craving purpose or more meaningful connection to yourself.

Whether you’re navigating conflict or distress, experiencing burnout or identity shifts, or simply sensing it’s time for something to change, you’re not alone.

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Through grounded therapy and reflective practices, I offer a space to pause, go inward, and begin again, gently, honestly, and in your own rhythm.

Some Things We Might Explore

The stories shaping your identity

Old patterns you’re ready to unlearn

Your relationship with uncertainty and change

What healing looks like for you

Choose Your Path Inward...

the therapy room

 

Online & in-person individual therapy for when you’re just  coping, but no longer feeling like yourself.

 

This is a space for those navigating emotional pain, identity questions, burnout, loss or transition.

Through relational, trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapy, we explore what lies beneath the surface, reconnect with what matters to you, and make space for a more grounded and intentional way of being.

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on meaning and becoming

Writing on the inner life, meaning, identity and what it is to become.

 

On Meaning and Becoming is where I write about the questions that accompany a life – who we are, what shapes us, what we carry, and how we might live with greater awareness and intention.

Through essays and reflections, I explore the inner life and the messy work of becoming.

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Hi, I'm Florence

A psychotherapist and counsellor, trauma practitioner, educator, and lifelong lover of words.

My work is for those who are ready to stop “performing” and start embracing who they truly are. For people carrying invisible weight, navigating identity shifts, or simply sensing that something inside needs attention. Whether in the therapy room or through quiet literary reflection, I offer spaces for new insights, self-awareness, and therapeutic change.

My practice is grounded in evidence-based methods, shaped by lived experience, and held with cultural care. You don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to begin.

Why work with me?

  • Values-led support rooted in depth, presence, and reflection
  • A relational, person-centred space where you’re seen, not pathologised
  • Cultural intelligence and lived experience across identity, migration, and transition
  • Sustainable support that fosters long-term inner clarity
  • A trauma-informed, inclusive approach, always at your pace

Florence Thum (she/her)

PACFA Reg. Clinical, CTP

LL.M., Grad. Cert. Ed (Learning and Leadership), B.Com

 

Accreditations and Qualifications:

  • Clinical Registrant, PACFA
  • Certified Trauma Practitioner
  • Accredited Meditation Teacher
  • 20+ years in law, education, and facilitation
  • International speaker on wellbeing, culture, and reflective practice
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Start Where You Are: 10 Literary Invitations into Inner Awareness and Becoming

Free E-Book | Start Where You Are

This free guide offers ten soulful excerpts (poems, essays, memoirs) paired with gentle prompts to spark your own inward unfolding.

Subscribe free to On Meaning and Becoming to receive your copy of Start Where You Are, alongside my ongoing reflections on meaning, culture and the messiness of being human.

Testimonials

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“It was dark in my first session with Florence but now the sun is out!”
- N
“To be able to discuss what felt at the time to be utterly shameful subjects and be heard with kindness gave so much solace, and gave me a sense that maybe I was alright after all, rather than inadequate or wrong in some way… It was wonderful developing a stronger sense of my own self."
- V
"With coaching, I am more myself - I trust myself, my brain and my approach way more - and fully in my power."
- O
"Through our conversations, I unlocked more and more aspects of myself and fell in love with my life, fully.”
- S
“The process of reflective discussions with you have imbued me with a stronger sense of agency…and purpose. Thank you for hearing my story, witnessing my pain, joys and growth, and for your ever-present kindness… [our] conversations have helped create much needed space from the noise and helped re-establish a truer sense of self.”
- S
"I have been seeing Florence on-and-off for over ten years when I need to. During this time she has become an important part of my journey. I truly value the trust and connection we have built. This long-term therapeutic relationship has been a source of strength and growth that has led to positive change and impact in my life."
- L
"I found talking to Florence about the difficulties happening in my life was so helpful. Like talking with a friend who has compassion, wisdom and can provide insight and strategies. She encouraged me to trust myself and I have moved through and beyond those difficult circumstances. Highly recommended."
- S
"Through our sessions, I have gained a deeper understanding of myself, developed healthier ways to cope with challenges, and built life long skills. Florence’s guidance and support have provided me with stability and encouragement over the years."
- L
“Very, very helpful. You helped me emotionally, intellectually…supported me in different areas. Thank you!”
- M
"Sessions are insightful - very professional and intellectual and soulful. I always walked away in awe of how you were able to hold space / ask questions / provoke thought / pick the right thread to untangle."
- G
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