Welcome to Empowering Minds

I’m Vanessa Kibbey, a qualified counsellor, educator and early childhood specialist with over 17 years of experience supporting children, adolescents and families across education and mental health. I offer therapeutic counselling for young people navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, emotional distress and developmental challenges.

My work is grounded in a calm, compassionate and evidence-informed approach. Whether you're a parent seeking support for your child, a teen working through emotional conflict or a young adult facing trauma or substance-use struggles, I offer a respectful space where healing and growth can begin.

I also provide early childhood intervention services for children aged 0–9 years, aligned with the NDIS early childhood approach, as well as therapeutic supports for plan and self-managed NDIS participants.