Our Talented Team
Oliver de Nicolai
BA, GradDipCouns, MCouns, M.A.C.A.
Practice Principal
Oliver is a skilled and professional counsellor with extensive and diverse experience, including over 15 years as a Police Officer with the Western Australia Police Force and roles in sales and consulting. This broad background, combined with his formal training, enhances his ability to empathise and connect with clients from all walks of life. Registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Oliver supports clients of all ages and has a particular interest in working with individuals struggling with anger, including couples and men seeking a safe space to voice their concerns.
Oliver’s background in law enforcement has endowed him with unique skills in crisis management, trauma response, and conflict resolution. These experiences, alongside his consulting roles, have cultivated his ability to provide insightful, compassionate, and empathetic support. Clients describe Oliver as an insightful listener who creates a safe and non-judgmental environment, allowing them to articulate their challenges and explore their thoughts and feelings freely. Through this process, clients often achieve moments of self-awareness and clarity.
Understanding that life’s circumstances can sometimes lead us astray from our core values and goals, Oliver helps clients develop strategies to live more fulfilling lives. He recognizes that patterns of belief and behavior can become unhelpful and works with clients to unhook from these patterns. By integrating different therapeutic modalities, Oliver tailors his approach to meet each client’s unique needs.
Oliver’s commitment to providing a compassionate and empathetic space enables clients to pause, reflect, and work towards the lives they desire. His rich and varied professional background, combined with his dedication to continuous learning and growth, makes him a highly effective and relatable counsellor.
Annette Parker
BHMS Counselling M.A.C.A
Counsellor
Annette is not just a counsellor; she is a dedicated partner in your journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. With over a decade of experience in multi-national organisations and government sectors, Annette brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the complexities of modern life to her counseling practice. Her specialisation in couples and relationship counseling is complemented by a compassionate, solution-oriented approach that empowers clients to overcome challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.
Annette’s approach is rooted in the belief that every individual has the inner strength and wisdom to navigate life’s difficulties. Through active listening and engagement, she helps clients tap into these resources, providing them with the clarity and tools they need to make positive changes. Her techniques are highly adaptable, blending client-directed and solutions-focused strategies with humanistic and cognitive-behavioral methods, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the client.
In addition to her relationship counseling expertise, Annette also specialises in supporting individuals that have experienced emotional abuse, offering a compassionate space for clients to heal and rebuild their sense of self-worth and empowerment. As a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Annette adheres to the highest professional standards, offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their feelings and experiences.
She understands that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, particularly during times of stress or crisis, and she is committed to helping clients find their way through these difficult periods. Her ability to connect with clients from all walks of life, including neurodivergent individuals and highly sensitive people (HSPs), underscores her commitment to providing inclusive, compassionate care.
Beyond her work in relationship counseling, Annette is also a seasoned youth mentor, passionate about guiding young people and families toward healthier, more positive futures. With Annette, you’re not just getting a counsellor—you’re gaining a trusted ally dedicated to helping you achieve your best self.