About Shayna
DIRECTOR & CLINICAL COUNSELLOR:
Shayna McKenzie (she/they)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (PACFA Reg. 28546)
Hi, I’m Shayna!
I’m a Clinical Counsellor, late diagnosed ADHDer, and owner of Be Good Therapy.
I love art, travel, research and learning new facts and skills.
My therapy style is relaxed, conversational, and integrative. I use a range of frameworks and techniques in session, tailored to each person.
My personal philosophy is that each person is unique, with unique experiences and a unique way of viewing the world, and I have never met someone unworthy of support, love, and success.
My aim is to help people feel more at peace with who they are and live according to their strengths.
Every person and relationship is a puzzle with many parts which are all important and have a purpose, and together we will put your puzzle together in a way that feels right to you!
“I don’t think therapy has to be intense and difficult in every single session. Therapy can and should be lighthearted and fun as well. I think it’s just as healing to have joyful experiences.”
MY ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Master of Counselling (Mental Health)
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 certification
Associate Membership of Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (No. 36558)
Sex Therapy in Practice Certificate (currently)
Various workshops and trainings on Art Therapy techniques, relationships, Queer experiences, identities and support.
Many more to come!
My books are currently open and I am accepting new clients.
THERAPY TO ME IS…
If you are new to therapy, you may feel like therapy is just talking to someone. If you’ve talked to people before - maybe friends, family, other health professionals - and it didn’t feel like it helped, well why would therapy be any different?
In my opinion, two important things are happening in the therapeutic process:
We are scientists conducting experiments. You go out to the “field”, observe and try new things in your life, bring back the data, and we have a look at it together. We analyze, discuss, and reflect on this in sessions. We see what works and what doesn’t.
While we conduct experiments, a trusting and corrective relationship forms between us. This is where grief, sadness, anger, joy, laughter, and more can exist freely and without judgement. Any experience or emotion you bring to explore, we embark on it together. This is where the magic of therapy happens.
