Lu (they/them) is a transmisogyny-exempt, non-binary person and parent, with a neurosparkly diagnosis, who benefits from many structural and societal privileges. Lu is a highly qualified and experienced Narrative Therapist who has been working with individuals, couples, relationships and families for the last five years. Lu is an expansive, integrative therapist who walks the talk alongside you.

Lu assists folks who have survived trauma, are navigating relationship challenges, parenting and family difficulties and those who have found that the structures of society aren't designed with them in mind, whether that be due to gender, sexuality, trauma, or the many other human experiences.

Lu aims to bring neuro-affirming, gender and sexuality affirming, and de-colonising ethic to their work. Their practice is guided by the core principles of narrative therapy, which is to see problems as external / relational, not within; and exploring language, culture and systems of power to identify whether they adequately support our values and experiences.

In addition to Lu’s therapeutic experience, they come with a diverse and rich background of youth work, emergency services, working with First Nations health, and extending their warmth into the delights of festivals and hospitality.

Personally, they love cycling, surfing, swimming and a variety of team and board games. Lu turns to movies, tv-shows, poetry, books and metaphors to be connected to the intricacies of love, joy, connection and the human experience. They love a good metaphor!

Lu has published a paper, ‘Gamification: How game design and narrative therapy can work together’, that explores ways of incorporating gamification (using game design elements in a non-game context) into therapeutic conversations using narrative therapy principles to uncover skills and knowledges suppressed by dominant discourses. You may like to take a peek at this to get a feel for Lu a bit more.

Lu recognises the need to create a safe therapeutic-fit for folks doing reflective, vulnerable and explorative work. They know there’s a huge demand to have relationship and family counsellors who are experienced, can hold diversity and complexity in the room, and they hope that bringing their skills can support your steering of the ship through the turbulent waters.

Lu aims to make therapy as accessible as possible and may offer a sliding scale fee structure according to employment and income level, to be aligned with equitable practice. Lu offers in person and online services. Lu is both available during work hours and outside of them, and on occasion during weekends.

Lu cannot wait to meet with you and possibly join your support and transformation journey - they welcome you as an individual, a relationship(s), or as a family.