Mental health support for humans with MS.

MS changes everything. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

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Whether you were diagnosed last month or last decade - there's a lot nobody prepares you for. I'm Em. I've been living with MS for nearly 20 years.

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Three sessions.

No script.

Just honest conversation.

Session 1 You talk, I listen

The first session is yours to use however you need it. Some MSers cry. Some get angry. Some just want to ask every question they've been too scared to Google. All of it is fine.

Session 2 We work out what's actually going on

Grief, fear, anger, exhaustion - usually all of the above at once. Session 2 is where we untangle what's driving what and what needs attention now.

Session 3 You leave with clarity

Not a plan for your whole life. Just a clearer sense of what you need, what you can let go of, and how to get some joy back. Even with MS. Even now.

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  • 10+ yrs guiding the MS community

    Health counsellor + nutritionist

  • Nearly 20 years living with MS

    Lived experience, not just qualifications

  • Background in public health

    I understand how the system works

A new MS diagnosis

The fear, the information overload, the grief. We start where you are.

What we can explore together

Working with MS

Fatigue, brain fog, managing a career alongside a disease nobody can see. What it means for you - not a generic version of you.

Fear of progression

When the fear of what's coming starts to take up more space than the life you're living.

Parenting with MS

The guilt of a bad day when your kids need you. The fear of what they're watching you go through.

There's space for all of it.

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AHSCT support

Before, during, and after. I've been through it. I know what it actually feels like.

Relapse & change

A new lesion. A symptom that didn't go away.

The emotional aftermath of a relapse is real and it deserves proper attention.

"You have given me a new lease of life. I actually feel like I can breathe around this diagnosis now."

Mel, Sydney

In their words.

“You’ve created a really transformative and meaningful experience Em, thank you!”

Maria, Spain

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Talk with someone who actually gets it.

Together, we’ll work out how to get joy back in your life.

Book now - $79 initial consultation
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FAQ

  • No. Book directly here. No GP referral, no Mental Health Care Plan needed.

  • Health counselling is not covered by Medicare. Some private health funds offer partial rebates for counselling depending on your extras cover - worth checking with your insurer before booking. Reach out to emily@mshealthcounselling.com.au to discuss NDIS.

  • Yes. Newly diagnosed MSers are a big part of who I work with, but so are those who've had MS for years and are navigating a relapse, a change in their disease, HSCT, parenting, work, or just a season where it all feels like a bit much. If you've got MS and something's weighing on you, you're welcome here.

  • Ideally before your admission, so we have time to do proper pre-treatment work together. The earlier the better - the pre-HSCT period is genuinely one of the hardest parts and having support in place before you go in makes a real difference.

  • After your three sessions, if you want to continue we'll work that out together. You can book further sessions as you need them - no pressure either way.

  • No. I'm a health counsellor with a background in public health and nearly 20 years of lived experience with MS. I don't diagnose, prescribe, or replace your medical team. What I offer is a space to process, make sense of things, and work out what you actually need - from someone who has been living in a body with MS for a very long time.