Sia Spark (M.Couns)
Hi, I’m Sia — a counsellor with over 13 years of experience in mental health interventions, specialising in neurodivergence, chronic illness, and disability — and someone who knows what it’s like to have your world reshaped by your body going rogue.
As a late-diagnosed autistic woman with multiple chronic illnesses and a spinal disability, I have lived experience of the difficulty of navigating such diagnoses in a world that feels like it wasn’t built for you… plus the whirlwind of emotions that can come with traversing the grief, uncertainty and deep sadness that can accompany these experiences. I’ve witnessed first hand how my experiences didn’t just change my body… they changed my identity, my relationships, and how I saw myself in the world.
I know the grief, the confusion… and importantly, the quiet strength it takes to re-calibrate from that place.
That’s why I do this work.
I offer counselling that’s grounded in lived experience, professional training, and deep empathy. My approach is holistic, considering the whole person’s mind, body, spirit, and the sum of all that they have experienced. I’ve supported survivors of domestic violence, people navigating complex health systems, and those grieving the loss of who they used to be. I bring not just tools and training, but heart, humility, and hope.
First and foremost, I believe that healing isn’t about “fixing” you… it’s about honouring who you are, what you’ve been through, and what you need in this moment.
It’s about nurturing where you are now.
I take a humanistic, person-centred and trauma-informed approach to every session, meaning you’ll be met with empathy, respect, and care…. not a rigid formula.
I won’t lock you into any one modality. Instead, we’ll work together to find what feels most supportive for you. This might include drawing from approaches like CBT, DBT, or mindfulness-based strategies, but everything is guided by your preferences, your pace, and any past experiences — positive or painful — you’ve had with therapy. Your voice leads the way.
Education
Master of Counselling (M.Couns) | Health and Harmony College
Diploma of Counselling (Dip.Couns) | Edith Cowan University
Diploma of Grief and Bereavement Counselling | Health and Harmony College
Advanced Certificate of Mental Health Counselling | Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Certificate of Counselling | Australian Institute of Professional Counselling
Bachelor of Communications (B.Comm) | Murdoch University
Certifications
Cert. P1 & P2 Lifeline Crisis Support | Lifeline Australia
Cert. ASIST 11 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training | LivingWorks Australia
Cert. Youth Mental Health First Aid 3 | Mental Health First Aid Australia
Cert. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Eating Disorders Enhanced (CBT-E) | Centre for Clinical Interventions Australia CCI
Cert. Suicide Prevention - QPRT Suicide Risk Assessment & Management - Level 3 | QPR Institute
Cert. Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid Australia
Cert. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Foundations (CBT) | Centre for Clinical Interventions Australia CCI
Committee Appointments
Consumer Advocate | Disability and Health Sector Consultation Committee (DHSCC)
Consumer Representative | North Metropolitan Health Service Disability, Access and Inclusion Committee (NMHSDAIC)
Lived Experience Advocate | Macquarie University - Neurodivergence and the Listening Brain (NLB) Advisory Group
Consumer Advocate | Monash University - SUPPORTMeds Consumer Advisory Group
Consumer Advocate | National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance Consumer Advisory Group (NCIRS)
Therapies Offered
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Person-centred/Humanistic Therapy
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Endorsements
Health Care Consumers' Association | Member
Complementary Therapists Accredited Association | Member
Australian Counsellors Association | Member
My practice is…
Inclusive: I welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
Trauma-informed: I understand the impact of medical trauma, diagnostic journeys, and systemic barriers.
Neurodivergent-affirming: I work with autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent clients in ways that respect their communication styles and sensory needs.
Flexible: I offer Telehealth appointments and adapt sessions to suit your energy, access needs, and preferences.