A space to be still, refill and grow forward.
Sessions are available in person in Hobart and online across Australasia.
You do not need to arrive with the right words, a clear plan or everything neatly explained.
Sometimes the first step is simply making room to pause.
Life does not always leave much room to breathe.
Work, family, relationships, grief, anxiety, past experiences and ongoing pressure can slowly build.
&pause offers a different kind of space.
A calm, confidential space to step back from the pressure of the moment, be heard with care, and begin to understand what is happening beneath the surface.
So you can respond with more clarity, steadiness and confidence.
Pause. Be still. Refill.
A pause is not an interruption to life.
It can be an opportunity to restore.
It is a chance to step back from the noise, notice what has been building, and reconnect with what matters.
At &pause, counselling is not about rushing towards a solution.
It is space to reflect, process and grow forward at a pace that feels right for you.
Counselling with
Liz Cobcroft
Liz is a counsellor with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals, children, teenagers, families and couples.
Her work has included counselling, pastoral care, chaplaincy and community outreach.
Across these settings, one thing has remained consistent: people need a safe space to speak honestly, feel heard, and not carry everything alone.
Liz brings warmth, care and grounded support to the counselling space.
She listens carefully, asks reflective questions and helps clients make sense of what they are experiencing without judgement or expectation.
Support that meets you where you are.
Liz works from a trauma-informed lens and uses an integrative approach to support meaningful change.
Depending on your needs, sessions may draw on:
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Polyvagal Theory
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Somatic Therapy
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
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ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
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Creative Therapy
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Counselling is not here to “fix” you.
It is a space to feel more grounded, more connected to what matters, and more able to respond to life with clarity, confidence and care.
Counselling shaped around you.
Sessions with Liz are calm, conversational and shaped around what matters most to you.
She listens carefully, helps you make sense of patterns or experiences, and offers practical support where it is useful.
There is no pressure to have the right words, share everything at once or move faster than you are ready for.
Counselling is collaborative: Liz brings guidance and care, while you set the pace.
Support for what you are carrying.
Liz has experience supporting people through:
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Anxiety, overwhelm and low mood
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Trauma and difficult past experiences
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Grief and loss
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Family separation and relationship strain
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Parenting challenges
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Children and teenagers navigating emotional or social difficulties
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Self-esteem, identity and body image concerns
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Bullying, peer pressure and friendship issues
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Life transitions and major change
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Healthy boundaries and emotional wellbeing
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Addictions and harmful patterns
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Couples and family relationships
Professional background
Liz holds:
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Member of EMDRAA
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Clinical Supervisor
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PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor – 29267
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CCAA Registered Clinical Counsellor – 700766
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Prepare-Enrich Facilitator
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Master of Counselling Practice
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Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
Liz’s professional background supports a safe, ethical and grounded counselling space.
The work is shaped around what you need, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
