Counselling
that meets you where you are
Understand what’s occuring.
Regulate you’re feelings.
Find a steadier way forward.
Trauma-aware counselling on the Central Coast NSW & online
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek counselling.
Often, it begins when something no longer feels sustainable.
You might be holding things together on the outside — but underneath feel overwhelmed, flat, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
Counselling offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and respond in a more grounded and supportive way.
Sometimes we can all use a hand to move forward
Is counselling the right fit for you?
People come to counselling for many reasons.
You might be:
feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally flat
navigating burnout or chronic stress
going through a life or relationship transition
feeling disconnected from yourself or others
stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift
carrying emotional weight you haven’t had space to process.
Or simply:
wanting to understand yourself more deeply
wanting life to feel clearer, steadier, or more manageable.
You don’t need a diagnosis or a clear “problem” to begin.
What you can expect
This is trauma-aware, person-centred counselling.
That means we don’t rush to fix, label, or push past what you’re feeling.
Instead, we:
work at your pace
focus on your lived experience
support emotional regulation and nervous system awareness
explore patterns with care and context
build insight alongside practical ways forward
This work is informed by counselling training, emotional regulation approaches, and evidence-based frameworks such as elements of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), but always adapted to you.
How we will work together
Sessions are calm, thoughtful, and grounded.
There’s space to talk — but also to understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
Together, we:
make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and responses
identify patterns and where they come from
support you to regulate and respond differently
build awareness, clarity, and self-trust over time.
This is not about quick fixes.
It’s about creating meaningful, lasting change, in a way that feels safe and sustainable.
Who you’ll work with
Sasha Crichton, certified life coach, registered counsellor and communications specialist.
I’m Sasha Crichton, a Central Coast based certified life coach and registered counsellor, with a background in communications and community-focused work.
I’ve worked across mental health, government and not-for-profit settings, supporting people through uncertainty, change and times when things don’t feel clear. This has shaped a grounded, thoughtful approach that supports both the practical and emotional sides of of finding a way forward.
I’m here to help you make sense of what’s happening, reconnect with yourself, and move forward in a way that feels steady and true to you.
Client testimonials
“Sasha is absolutely amazing. She provided such a safe and supportive space for me to work through my blocks and provide me with the tools to use in the future.
The transformation that I experienced through her course has changed how I see the world and how I will move forward in my life. Thank you for guidance and support.”
“I met with Sasha and with her empath style, compassionately introduced me to addressing deeply embedded emotional blockages and has helped my pave the way forward creating positive intent in my life.”
— C. Dang, Authentic State client“I attended Authentic State for four sessions. I learnt so much about myself, how I attracted less than good life lessons. Sasha helped me turn so much around.
I am much happier, lighter and finding positive direction. I had done this type of work before with little success. Sasha got through to me and helped immeasurably.”
— S. Marshall, Authentic State client“Sasha is a deeply intuitive Coach. She heard what I said and also what I didn't say. After our session, I walked away with precisely the clarity I was seeking around my journey forward into a better work/life balance.
Sasha genuinely cares about helping people and that is evident in her coaching technique. Her insightful probing questions and effective healing guidance helped me discover deeper truths about myself and set me on an exciting forward path.”
— E. Kelly, Authentic State client“Sasha is an amazing woman and… coach. Her integrity, intuition, and passion are incredible!
Her sessions and techniques are challenging and fun.
Sasha has helped me to work through a few stubborn blocks. With much gratitude and appreciation!”
— K. Kim, Authentic State client“(Sasha) made it very easy for me to dive into aspects of myself which would otherwise make me uncomfortable. Sasha has the ability to hold space in a very loving and uplifting way.
The very next day after our session, I noticed a change in my thought pattern and that shift has been gradually unfolding ever since. I am calmer and more playful and optimistic”.
— D. Donaldson, Authentic State client— M. Q. Herron, Authentic State clientI offer both in-person and online sessions to suit your needs and preferences.
Sessions are available from Kincumber on the Central Coast, NSW, as well as online, for those who prefer the flexibility of remote support.