Peta Carmock, PACFA

Peta Carmock is a PACFA counsellor with nine years' experience based in Australia. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and major life changes. She also supports clients facing addiction, trauma, intimacy issues, sleep problems and parenting concerns, including blended family issues.

Peta uses practical, down-to-earth methods in sessions. She focuses on simple tools clients can use day to day. Conversations move from understanding what feels hard to trying small changes that fit into normal life. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful rather than full of theory.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot patterns of thinking and try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and commit to valued actions. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the session focused on the person's own priorities and pace.

Peta also uses mindfulness and emotion-focused ideas. These can help with managing overwhelming feelings and improving how people connect with themselves. She often blends techniques to suit a person's immediate concerns and longer term goals.

If you are juggling a new household, co-parenting with an ex, or stepping into a parenting role, Peta talks through practical strategies for boundaries, communication and managing divided loyalties. She encourages small, repeatable steps so changes can be sustained over time.