Perinatal, Trauma, Parenting, & Couples Counselling in Perth & Online Across Australia
Struggling quietly can feel exhausting and isolating. Maybe old wounds keep resurfacing, relationships feel strained, or the weight of pregnancy, early parenthood and daily life is leaving you overwhelmed and unsure where to turn.
When emotions go unspoken, they often grow heavier. Trauma, disconnection and unprocessed experiences can affect how you feel about yourself and those closest to you, making it harder to feel calm, connected or understood.
Compassionate, attachment-focused counselling offers a way forward. I provide perinatal counselling, trauma therapy, parenting support, couples counselling in Perth and online across Australia, creating a space where experiences can be understood, processed and gently transformed.
Meet Katherine Sharbanee
I’m Katherine Sharbanee, a registered counsellor (ACA) with a Bachelor in Psychological science and a Master of Counselling. I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals and couples through life’s most meaningful and challenging transitions.
My areas of focus include trauma, attachment and relationship work, couples counselling, perinatal and parenting counselling. My approach is compassionate and gentle, grounded in psychodynamic, attachment-based, and emotion-focused therapies. I offer a safe, attuned space where clients can explore their inner world, make sense of their experiences, and build deeper, more secure connections with themselves and others.
Finding the right therapist can feel daunting, especially when you’ve felt misunderstood or unseen before. I bring genuine care and sensitivity to those experiencing emotional distress, and I’m deeply committed to helping individuals and couples move toward greater wellbeing, authenticity, meaning, and fulfilment in their lives.
Offering counselling in Perth and online across Australia, I provide flexible sessions to support your emotional and relational wellbeing wherever you are.
Areas of Support
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Perinatal Counselling
Support during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood
Birth trauma, postnatal anxiety & depression, identity shifts, miscarriage
Interpersonal therapy (IPT), trauma-informed, attachment-focused
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Trauma Counselling
Processing birth trauma, relational trauma, and complex trauma
Emotion regulation, nervous system support, trauma-informed
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Parenting Counselling & Support
Early years support, Emotional regulation, behaviour challenges, strengthening parent–child connection, early years behaviour, parental anxiety
Family system, Attachment-focused guidance for parents
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Couples Counselling
Communication breakdown, conflict cycles, rebuilding trust, transition to parenthood
Emotion focused therapy to strengthen relationships
“Having experienced my own struggles with birth trauma and perinatal anxiety, I deeply empathise with the complex emotions that can accompany parenting and the perinatal period. I understand that childbirth and early parenting can bring unexpected feelings, leaving many mothers feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.”
Katherine Sharbanee
How therapy works
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1. Connect
We clarify what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’d like to change.
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2. Understand
We explore patterns and experiences shaping your current struggles.
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3. Therapeutic Change
Evidence-informed therapeutic interventions are used to promote insight, healing, and meaningful change.
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4. Strengthen & Move Forward
We consolidate your growth and ensure the changes feel sustainable beyond therapy
Benefits of Online Counselling
Online sessions make it easy to get help from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in Australia. Benefits of telehealth counselling include:
Flexible scheduling around feeding, sleep, and work commitments
Confidential, safe space to explore sensitive emotions
Support for partners or co-parents remotely, strengthening family connection
Continuity of care even if you move between cities or states
Reduced stress from travel and childcare logistics
If you're unsure whether to book, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide whether counselling feels like the right fit for you.