THREaD Counselling
Counselling from a lived experience perspective
We get it - because we've been there.
Hello from Josh, Eddie, and Emma - counsellors at THREaD Counselling with Brook RED. We’re not just trained professionals; we also bring our own lived experience which shapes everything we do.
We know how tough it can be to open up, especially if you’ve felt judged, misunderstood, or like no one truly “gets it.” That’s why our approach is grounded in honesty, empathy, and lived understanding. We walk alongside you, not ahead of you.
Brook RED Counselling is available for individuals aged 18 and over.
People reach out to us for many reasons, including support with:
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Anxiety, stress, and depression
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Grief and loss
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Identity and self-esteem
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Trauma and Suicidal ideation
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Sexual health and addiction
As a lived experience organisation, we understand how powerful it is to speak with someone who really gets it. Our counsellors combine trauma-informed skills with both professional training and personal insight. We work collaboratively - recognising your strengths, skills, and knowledge - to explore what needs to shift so that challenges become less influential in your life.
We’re open, transparent, and committed to creating a space of hope, healing, and possibility. Whether you're navigating something new or feeling stuck, we're here to offer support that feels real, safe, and human.
We aim to make counselling accessible, so please get in touch to discuss flexible pricing options based on your circumstances.
If you’re ready to connect with someone who truly understands - and who will meet you with honesty, compassion, and respect -we’re here for you.
For enquiries, or to make a booking: use the buttons below or email counselling@brookred.org.au
NDIS
Plan Managed or Self-Managed
Cost: $170 for 50 minute session
Report Writing: $180 per hour
Counselling Sessions
Cost: $140 (inc GST) for 50 minute session.
Note: we can be flexible with this cost depending on your financial circumstances. Please contact us to discuss this further.
Meet our Counsellors
Josh Hill (He/Him)
Counselling Practice Lead
I am an experienced social worker and counsellor with a strong background in psychosocial recovery, crisis intervention, and complex case management. Over the past decade, I have worked across government, community, and non-profit services, supporting veterans, people experiencing suicidal crisis, and individuals navigating the NDIS system. My approach is collaborative and recovery-oriented, with a focus on empowerment to build resilience, achieve meaningful goals, and feel supported in times of change.
Alongside my professional training, I bring the perspective of lived expertise, which deepens my understanding of recovery, resilience, and the challenges clients face when navigating mental health and systemic barriers. This combination of personal and professional insight enables me to connect authentically, foster trust, and create a safe space for meaningful conversations.
I work from a person-centred and strengths-based framework, drawing on motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and evidence-based psychosocial interventions, such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My practice emphasises safety planning, risk management, and sustainable change, while upholding compassion, respect, and inclusivity. I am committed to walking alongside clients as they navigate challenges and pursue their goals for recovery and wellbeing.
Eddie Holmes (He/Him)
BSC | BPSC(Hon) | Master of Counselling
Counselling that comes from a compassionate and informed look at ourselves, with the bonus of also being informed by Lived Experience work. My approach is to provide customised counselling, with a clear foundation in humanistic philosophy. All with the end goal of empowering, taking charge of our own stories, and building a strong sense of self.
Collaboratively working as equals is core to my counselling, whether that be building mindful awareness of our emotions and thoughts, navigating life transitions, learning Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques, rewriting our own narrative, Emotion Focused exploration of feelings, processing complicated grief, or finding new ways to feel energised and connected to life through our values.
My experience in the Peer Work profession is also used to inform my counselling practice and provide professional support and supervision to the Lived experience workforce.
Emma Faulkner (She/Her)
BSocSc(Psych) | PGradDipSexology | Masters of Counselling
Hi I’m Emma, and I have worked in the mental health space for 8+ years, working with a wide range of concerns, life changes and big feelings. I am a bubbly, passionate person who appreciates in-depth conversations about life and sitting in the space of unknown or thought provoking conversations. I am honest, caring and humorous in my approach to counselling. I acknowledge the differences our lived experience brings us and how this shapes our narratives.
I believe that sharing our story with someone builds strength, helps process emotions and helps find ways to understand or cope with this thing called life.
In my counselling I use skills from DBT, ACT, Narrative, Solution focused, Trauma informed and strength based. Alongside my work, I have studied a Bachelor in Behavioural Science Psychology (QUT), Graduate Diploma in Sexology (Curtin) and a Masters in Counselling (QUT).
I have learnt that life will teach us big lessons whether we are ready for it or not. I would say I've learnt to adapt to these moments and how to navigate my feelings when life feels overwhelming. I love to spend my spare time reading books, camping, wakeboarding, drinking coffee and sunset watching.
Note: Emma is available for face to face sessions on Monday and for online sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday