About Arukah
Hi, I’m Rebecca.
In 2003, my husband and I moved to Australia, where we were blessed with three wonderful daughters. Perth is our home, and we feel incredibly grateful to live in this beautiful part of the world. I love spending time with my family, reading, and enjoying moments of quiet.
Exploring pottery making is my new passion, and I have just started creating my own pieces. Pottery making, with its transformative nature, serves as a beautiful metaphor for life’s journey, constantly evolving and shaping us. I see in every individual inherent value, yet life’s struggles can cloud that sense of worth and can bring feelings of hopelessness. I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion, guiding you towards a path of wholeness, recovery, and restoration.
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Initially trained as an accountant and after completing my Master’s in Accounting and Commerce, my journey unfolded in beautifully unexpected ways as I prioritized raising my children during their early years. Amidst the joys of motherhood, I discovered my true calling in counselling, a path that now fills my days with purpose and passion. Beginning as a School Chaplain, and later transitioning into a College Counsellor alongside my private practice, I've had the privilege of spending a decade within educational settings, making meaningful connections with children, adolescents, families and staff. These relationships have been extremely enriching, and I am humbled by the opportunity to support and encourage people on their unique journeys.
Caring for my mum, who got diagnosed with Dementia in 2012, has further shaped my understanding and empathy for others facing their own hardships and griefs. I understand the role of a caregiver.
As a counsellor and a member of a migrant community myself, I am deeply committed to supporting people from similar backgrounds. I understand the challenges firsthand of multiculturalism and strive to create a welcoming space where immigrants, refugees and other cultures feel seen, heard, and supported on their journey to mental well-being but also to help support and encourage them. My goal is to bridge the gap in mental health support, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to seek the help they need.
In my counselling practice, I uphold the belief that every individual is valuable and deserving of support. Drawing from this belief, I provide counselling for those navigating life's challenges and seeking healing from emotional wounds. My approach encompasses various techniques, including integrating biblical principles when appropriate, to address all aspects of well-being — emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. My aim is to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and restoration.
As a mental health professional, I deeply value creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients to navigate their challenges. I would be honoured to walk alongside you on your journey, wherever you may find yourself.
“My goal is to bridge the gap in mental health support, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to seek the help they need.”
- REBECCA
About Arukah Counselling & Family Therapy
The word Arukah is Hebrew and means:
“Health, restoring to soundness and wholeness”.
During a peaceful walk in the park one day along this winding path, the words of Psalm 23:3 resonated with me: “He restores my soul and guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.” It reminded me of the privilege I have as a Christian counsellor to witness the restoration journeys of others. Just as the path in this park provided me with direction and hope that I would reach a safe place soon, I’m here to offer gentle support and counselling as you navigate life’s pathways, helping you find healing, restoration, and wholeness along the way.
So, when you encounter “Arukah,” think of therapy that encompasses healing, recovery, and the restoration of well-being. In a world where so much has been lost, forgotten, wounded and forsaken, the human heart genuinely longs for restoration.
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I strive to have a client-centred, compassionate, and empathic approach. As a witness to your story, I am committed to providing a safe space for healing, recovery, and restoration.
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My counselling approach is grounded in a comprehensive framework that integrates both theoretical insights and practical techniques. The approach is evidence based and is integrated with other approaches in counselling to meet your needs. This framework provides a structured yet flexible foundation for our sessions, allowing us to explore your concerns in depth and develop tailored strategies for growth and healing. My approach incorporates various techniques, to nurture emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. My counselling approach is centered around you, the client.
We start by meeting and engaging with each other, setting achievable goals to facilitate positive change. As we progress, I help guide you towards becoming self-reliant, equipped with hope, restoration, and healing. In addition to my core approach, I've received specialized training in various therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Grief Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also have specialized training in working with children and young people. I have also been trained in a family system approaches, stress management and cross-cultural counselling.
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As a counselee, it's important to cultivate self-compassion, openness, and willingness to share. Remember, the journey may become challenging, but staying the course is vital for growth and healing. Additionally, sticking with counselling provides you with the opportunity to work through difficult issues, heal emotional wounds, and develop coping skills for the future, including personal growth, improved mental health, and a greater sense of well-being.