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You want more than just to cope with life - you want a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
I'm Val, a registered counsellor. I draw on my experience to help you navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and major life shifts. I created this space so modern therapy could meet your real-life challenges.
I was born in Argentina and raised in Sydney. My path into counselling was personal long before it was professional.
Like many people, I was once told there was something wrong with me. That I needed fixing. So I did what most people do: I tried harder. I read more, reflected more, and worked on myself constantly.And yet, something still felt unsettled.Over time, I began to understand that much of my struggle made sense. It was shaped by relationships, family dynamics, expectations, and experiences that had slowly chipped away at my self-trust. That realisation changed how I saw everything. I stopped viewing people, including myself, as problems to be fixed. I became interested in patterns instead. How we adapt. How we cope. How we survive emotionally in ways that once protected us but later begin to hurt.That curiosity is what led me into this work.
Who I HelpToday, I work with people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, stuck in overthinking, worn down by relationships, or disconnected from themselves.If you are feeling this way, you might catch yourself thinking:
In our work together, we will slow things down and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface, not just your thoughts, but your emotions, your patterns, and the deeper drivers behind them.
I continue to study and learn because this work matters deeply to me. I am currently completing my Honours year in psychology and remain committed to ongoing professional development.
But outside the therapy room, I am living a full, real life too. I navigate relationships, family, change, uncertainty, and growth. I understand firsthand how complex it can feel to hold it all together.
If you are looking for a counsellor who is warm, honest, and able to sit with the messy parts of being human, I would be glad to work with you.
Counselling and Coaching is deeply personal, and so is my approach. My clients describe me as empathetic, present, and real. I create space for emotions without judgment while also offering practical tools for growth.
Here’s what you can expect:
I’m not a "blank slate" therapist - I bring my full self into the room. I’ll reflect, share insights, and, when helpful, offer perspectives that help you feel less isolated or stuck. We’ll walk this path together, one step at a time.

We are not a good fit if -
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling (Coaching) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology. My work is trauma-informed, and I have completed additional professional training in the following areas:
My unique combination of training allows me to bring a holistic perspective to counselling, addressing the emotional, physical, and behavioural elements of well-being. Whether we’re working on unresolved childhood wounds, relationship struggles, or personal growth, I integrate evidence-based tools with a deep understanding of the mind-body connection.
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Respect for Country
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live and work, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
At Wellness Valeria, I foster inclusivity, respect, and healing for everyone who walks through my (virtual) door.