Feeling disconnected in your relationships

Experiencing cross-cultural communication challenges

Struggling with the pressure to perform

You don't have to navigate these challenges alone.

Equilibria Counselling provides evidence-based support for individuals, couples and those navigating demanding performance environments, complex relationships and cross-cultural experiences.

Together, we'll work to find clarity, strengthen relationships and build resilience. You'll leave each session with practical tools and strategies to help you manage life's challenges, strengthen your relationships, and respond and perform more effectively during times of stress.

About us

At Equilibria Counselling, we provide evidence-based counselling in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.

Our approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, combining evidence-based therapies—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emotional regulation strategies, and communication-based approaches—to help you develop skills that create lasting change.

We work with individuals, couples, and athletes experiencing stress, relationship and communication difficulties, life transitions, cross-cultural challenges, and performance under pressure. Together, we'll develop practical strategies to build resilience, improve wellbeing, and help you thrive in the areas of life that matter most.

How We Can Help

  • Communication and relationship skills

  • Stress, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing

  • Couples and family relationships

  • Performance under pressure

  • Cross-cultural relationships and communication

  • Life transitions and personal growth

  • Emotional regulation and resilience

  • English or Spanish sessions

Meet Iliana

Iliana is a professional counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, majoring in Cultural Studies and English; a Diploma of Education, specialising in English and History; and Advanced Study Majors in Relationship Counselling and Conflict Resolution, and Family Therapy.

Her professional background spans Applied Linguistics, mental health program planning, and international competitive sport.

Iliana is a former elite rower and gold medallist in the Double Sculls at the Pan American Games. Her experience in high-level sport has shaped her understanding of teamwork, resilience, communication, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Drawing on this diverse experience, Iliana provides evidence-based counselling for individuals, couples, and those navigating high-pressure environments. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emotional regulation, and communication strategies to provide personalised support tailored to each client's unique needs.

Why this works well for you

  • Warm, respectful, culturally responsive, and confidential

  • Mental-health focused

  • Highlights communication and emotional regulation

  • Practical tools you can use in everyday life

  • Appropriate for ACA / PACFA expectations