About Renae

I started the renegades as a place to learn and grow in my own journey and support others who may be struggling with the internal wrestle of their thoughts, emotions and beliefs like I do.

I’ve had questions about what is “right” and what I am “supposed” to think, say and do and I’ve had these beliefs shattered and at times felt very lost and alone.

I love that I have the opportunity to provide a place for others to explore their inner world, to witness and support them as they do so.

  • I’ve worked with individuals facing clinical depression and anxiety, as well as those navigating various forms of grief and loss—whether from relationships, bereavement, career changes, family or friendships.

    I have 20 years experience volunteering in Christian church communities, providing a range of spiritual, emotional, social, and mental health care and support including 1-1 mentoring, small group leading and family focused community outreach events.

    I am currently employed as as a Student Wellbeing Officer, developing and facilitating children's small group social skills programs, 1-1 social and emotion regulation coaching and help kids struggling to engage with school life.

    With my background in Exercise Physiology, I also offer counselling on physical health and well-being.

    Having an involvement in Church planting initiatives I have first hand experience in understanding the unique pressures and stresses involved in starting new ministries.

    I’m passionate about helping those wrestling with what it means to live as a Christian in a world that is often broken and challenging.

  • I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Counselling.

    I’m a Level 1 accredited member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

I love indoor plants, I'm always keen for another tattoo, and I live on the east coast of NSW.

I love reading a good book with a coffee on a Saturday morning, love my lil fam and furr babies and holidaying in a warm beachy place with an outdoor bath surrounded by rolling green hills.