About Me — Kati Britton

My Philosophy & Journey

Hi, I’m Kati Britton, I live and work on the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney. I’m the counsellor behind Lazuli Counselling, seeing clients in Killarney Heights. My work is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe counselling is a shared journey toward clarity, resilience, and growth.

I’ve worked across schools, hospitals, not-for-profit organisations, and in private practice. This has given me insight into many different life challenges and taught me how to tailor therapeutic approaches to meet each person where they are at.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Counselling
Post Grad Diploma in Art & Play Therapy
Published Author: ‘Navigating Adoption: Desire to Reality’ / ‘Fresh Start, Full Heart – A Positive Guidance Journal for Women' / 'Letter to my 10-year-old self'
Over a decade of experience in clinical work with children, adolescents, adults and families, using traditional counselling as well as expressive modalities like art & play therapy

Therapeutic Approach & Modalities

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and flexible. I draw on both evidence-based therapies and expressive modalities to suit your unique journey. Some of the methods I work with include:

Person-Centred Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Narrative Therapy
Art & Play Therapy
Breathwork & Mindfulness
Trauma & Attachment-Informed Practice

Together, we'll nurture resilience, deepen self-awareness, and find practical tools that help you make meaningful, lasting change.

Who I Work With

I currently work with clients aged 14 and up — young adults and adults. I’ve supported clients through a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to):

Anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm
Grief, loss, life transitions
Relationship issues, communication problems
Adoption/foster care challenges
Challenges of self-esteem, loneliness, or burnout

Practical Info

Sessions are 60 minutes in-person at Killarney Heights.
One-on-One counselling — tailored pace, short-term or ongoing depending on your needs.

As a registered member of PACFA, I maintain the highest ethical and professional standards through ongoing professional training, clinical supervision and continual clinical work