I’m Brianna King, Founder and Therapist at Light the Way Counselling.

Witnessing people embrace healthy change and growth is one of my greatest joys. I love seeing the transformation that unfolds when someone becomes aware of their inner world, sheds old, unhelpful patterns, and begins returning to their authentic Self. To be invited into that process is always a profound privilege.

My passion for therapy and holistic health comes from my own lived experience. I’ve faced attachment trauma, long-term anxiety and depression, suicidal ideation, low self-worth, grief and loss, forms of addiction, and other painful cycles. Over the years, through deep self-awareness, personal growth, self-compassion, and a commitment to my spiritual journey, I’ve experienced profound transformation in these areas.

Learning how to emotionally regulate myself has been one of the most life-changing skills I’ve developed. When we begin to understand our inner world and how our nervous system works, things that once felt overwhelming start to make sense. We gain more choice in how we respond to life, rather than feeling constantly pushed around by it.

I’ve always been a naturally curious person — someone who enjoys exploring different perspectives, asking deeper questions, and going down the occasional “rabbit hole” in search of understanding. That curiosity is part of what draws me to therapeutic work. I believe awareness truly helps people navigate life. When we understand ourselves more clearly, we don’t have to keep bumping around in the dark repeating the same painful patterns.

For me, healing is not a destination — it’s a lifestyle. There’s no finish line where we suddenly arrive fully “healed.” Instead, over time we begin to understand ourselves and others on deeper levels. We grow more present, more balanced, and less reactive. Our self-worth strengthens, our boundaries become clearer, and we begin living lives that feel more aligned with who we truly are.

I don’t regret my past — it has shaped my capacity for empathy, emotional depth, and understanding. It allows me to genuinely connect with those going through similar struggles. The therapeutic modalities I use are the same ones that helped me in my own journey, because I believe in offering approaches that truly support meaningful change (while also recognising that my approach may not be the right fit for everyone).

For me, emotional safety is the cornerstone of therapy. A therapist can hold every qualification in the world, but without a safe, non-judgmental presence, the relationship cannot support real healing. True transformation happens when we feel safe, seen, heard, understood, and accepted.

Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable. Many people worry they’ll be judged, analysed, or told what’s wrong with them. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and paced to what feels safe for you. There is never pressure to share anything before you’re ready.

I’m not a perfect, clinical robot — I’m a human being who continues doing my own inner work. We all carry unhealed parts of ourselves; the difference is whether we are willing to acknowledge them and grow.

Light the Way Counselling grew from a desire to offer the kind of support I once needed myself — a place where people can explore their inner world honestly and safely, without judgement. I’m deeply passionate about helping people develop awareness, because when individuals heal and become more conscious, it doesn’t just change their life — it changes their relationships, families, and the wider world around them.

I’ve been married since 2017, and my relationship has been one of my greatest teachers. Earlier in our journey I leaned more anxious in my attachment style, while my husband leaned more avoidant. Over time we’ve both done a lot of inner work to build greater security, communication, and emotional understanding in our relationship. Like all relationships, it remains a work in progress — and that lived experience is one of the reasons I feel so passionate about helping others navigate relationship patterns and attachment dynamics.

Outside of counselling, I live in the high country of North Eastern Victoria on a property my husband and I are slowly turning into a homestead. It’s home to horses, dogs, cats, chooks, alpacas, sheep, cows, and plenty of native wildlife including koalas, possums, kangaroos, wombats, and countless birds. It’s my sanctuary, and I’m deeply grateful for it.

I’m very much a nature person and feel most at home in quiet, rural spaces rather than busy cities. I enjoy travelling, exploring new places, discovering small towns, good food, and unique experiences along the way.

Earlier in life I was a competitive show jumper (equestrian) and spent many years breeding horses and ponies. While life has shifted and I’m no longer involved in that world in the same way, horses and the lessons they taught me about awareness, patience, and connection have stayed with me.

I also used to play the piano and have always loved the sound of it. It’s something I hope to return to again one day.

My spiritual beliefs shape my approach: every client is met with acceptance and respect, regardless of faith or non-faith background. I offer professional, ethical, and unbiased care, and if I ever feel I’m not the right fit for someone, I will help connect them with other support.

I draw from the best mind-body-soul research and evidence-based practices. While I can offer spiritual insight from personal experience, I’m not formally trained in specific faith-based disciplines; for in-depth spiritual guidance, I recommend traditional pastoral counselling.

In our sessions, we may explore thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and relationship patterns. Sometimes we talk things through, and other times we slow things right down and work with what your nervous system is experiencing in the moment. The goal isn’t just insight — it’s helping your system experience safety and change at a deeper level.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Many people arrive feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. That’s completely okay.

I tend to work well with people who are curious about their inner world and open to exploring deeper patterns in their lives and relationships.

You might resonate with my work if you:

• feel stuck repeating painful relationship patterns

• struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm

• find it difficult to set boundaries or say no

• feel disconnected from your authentic Self

• want to better understand your nervous system and emotional responses

• are ready to explore deeper patterns rather than just surface-level solutions

My hope is that by helping individuals grow in awareness, emotional regulation, and self-understanding, we slowly contribute to changing the trajectory of the world — one person, one relationship, and one family at a time.

If something in this page resonates with you, you’re welcome to explore my services or reach out to see if working together feels like the right fit.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent 10 years in the QLD mining industry as a truck operator — yes, in one of those massive mining trucks you see in the photos above! During those years, I often found myself being a listening ear and support for colleagues navigating the challenges of FIFO life and other personal struggles.

I know firsthand what it’s like to live away from family, work long rosters, and maintain a long-distance marriage because of work commitments. I’ve also experienced workplace sexual harassment, bullying, and injury, and I understand the profound impact these experiences can have on your overall wellbeing.

This lived experience gives me a deep empathy for those in high-pressure, remote, or male-dominated industries — and a practical understanding of how work life can affect mental, emotional, and physical health.

I’m a Registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (#20374).

I hold a Diploma of Counselling (nationally accredited) with the ‘Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors.'

I am a certified Embodied Processing Practitioner & a certified Trauma-informed Coach through 'The Centre for Healing.'

I am a certified Integrated Attachment Theory Coach through the 'Personal Development School.'

I’m committed to ongoing professional and personal development. I regularly undertake further training and have a dedicated ACA-registered counselling supervisor, whom I meet with monthly to ensure I’m working ethically, safely, and in my clients’ best interests. I also engage in my own therapy, because I believe deeply in doing my own inner work alongside supporting others.

This means you’re working with a therapist who doesn’t just teach these tools, but lives them.

As Matt Kahn says, “People can only meet you as deeply as they’ve met themselves.”

Self-exploration is something I genuinely value — understanding where patterns began, how they show up, and how to move through them with compassion.

You’re welcome to explore the My Approach page to learn more about the therapies and techniques I use in practice.

You can also find me listed on:

Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/counselling/light-the-way-counselling-creek-junction-vic/937064

Australian Counselling Association 

https://theaca.net.au/profile?UserKey=fa13b329-3384-4873-9072-0197b5a84046

Health Share

https://www.healthshare.com.au/profile/professional/457585-brianna-king/#overview

Embodied Processing Practitioner Directory

https://www.thecentreforhealing.com/practitioner-directory?overlay=0910892d-3fb1-4be0-9771-d3e0ad83207a