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About Better You HQ Counselling

Hi, I’m Prue—counsellor, mum, advocate, Mansfield local, and someone who’s always believed in the power of connection

People often describe me as warm and compassionate, and that’s how I aim to show up in every session—genuinely present and deeply invested in helping you or your child feel supported.

My path to counselling wasn’t a straight line. Growing up with a difficult childhood and navigating my own experiences with trauma shaped who I am today—and gave me a strong sense of empathy and resilience. Those early challenges are part of what drives my passion for helping others.

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over a decade working in education and disability services—where I became a passionate advocate for children, especially when it came to inclusion, student support, and navigating tricky systems like student support groups (SSGs), individual education plans (IEPs) and funding. That work gave me a deep understanding of neurodiversity, behaviour, and how early life experiences shape development and learning. My background also includes working with Lifeline, supporting people in crisis, and studying human behaviour alongside my Bachelor of Counselling.

Now, I specialise in working with children, adolescents, and families—especially those navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, or neurodivergence. I take a whole-person approach, always considering the bigger picture: temperament, family life, relationships, and past experiences.

What matters most to me is building a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard.

I’m also a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association and committed to providing professional, ethical care you can trust.

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​"I started Better You HQ because I believe no one should have to face social and emotional challenges alone—especially kids and families in rural areas where support can be harder to find."

Get To Know Me

Let’s be honest—working with someone new can feel a bit awkward at first. So here’s a little peek behind the scenes, just to help you get to know the human behind the counselling hat:

  • I’m a wife and mum to two amazing adolescent boys—navigating all the ups, downs, and unexpected surprises of teen life and somehow coming out alive (mostly)!
     

  • My boys call my love of nonfiction “nerding,” and they’re not wrong—I’m always chasing new ideas about how we grow, learn, and connect.
     

  • I start each day with a coffee (okay… sometimes two or three), and end them reminding myself to drink more water than coffee—still working on that balance!
     

  • I believe support should feel real, down-to-earth, and safe—like you’re being met where you are, not judged for where you’ve been.
     

  • I’m currently on a slow—and often funny—journey to learn golf. Let’s just say patience is the name of the game!
     

  • I’m a proud Mansfield local who loves being part of the community—whether it’s cheering on local sports or volunteering my time. Staying connected here is truly important to me.
     

I’m just a down-to-earth human who genuinely cares—and I’m here to walk beside you (coffee in hand) as you figure things out, one step at a time.

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