Liisa Hiltunen, professional counsellor and founder of Peaceful Counselling.

Counselling and coaching for individuals, couples and leaders navigating life's personal and professional challenges.

Counselling in Australia and online for clients worldwide

Liisa Hiltunen
PACFA-Registered Clinical Counsellor

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Certified Victim Services Counsellor | NSW

When life looks fine on the outside,
but something isn't working underneath.

You don't have to pretend here.

We all know how to put on a front - to smile, keep going, and say we're fine when we're not.

You might be carrying more than anyone around you realises. Overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, or just lost. Always "on" —
the one holding it together, making the calls, keeping everyone else steady, while nobody thinks to ask how you actually are.

And, you'll keep going. Until you can't.

Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you're not sure what - or where to begin. I offer counselling and coaching for individuals, couples and leaders navigating relationships, life transitions, work, identity, belonging and the challenges that don't always have an obvious solution.

With more than 20 years of experience across Australia, Europe and North America, my straight talking approach is caring,, direct and culturally sensitive. I offer counselling and coaching for individuals, couples and leaders navigating relationships, life transitions, work, identity, belonging and the challenges that don't always have an obvious solution.

You don't have to have everything figured out before you reach out.

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What I Can Help You With

First off, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. In just a few sessions your life can feel much better.

Counselling

For people who want space to understand what's happening, work through difficulties and decide what comes next.

Couples counselling

For couples who feel stuck in the same arguments, disconnected from each other or unsure how to move forward.

Life transitions & expat counselling

For people navigating relocation, cultural adjustment, identity, belonging, relationships or significant changes in their lives.

Executive coaching

For leaders and professionals who want to think more clearly, navigate complexity, strengthen relationships and make purposeful decisions.

Leadership & workplace support

For leaders dealing with pressure, difficult relationships, change, conflict, responsibility and the human side of leadership.

What Brings People to Counselling?

feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected
struggling in a relationship
navigating separation, divorce or major life change
living between cultures or adjusting to life as an expat
questioning what you want from your life or career
successful professionally but struggling personally
carrying stress that you can't seem to switch off
trying to understand yourself or relationships differently
looking for support as a couple
a leader who needs somewhere confidential to think

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When Things Aren’t Working

Maybe you’re holding it together on the outside.

You’re functioning.

You’re working.

You’re getting things done.

But something isn’t right.

You might be overwhelmed, angry, anxious, disconnected, stuck in a relationship, dealing with something from the past, or simply exhausted from carrying it all.

You don’t need to have it figured out before you come.

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My Approach

Direct. Personal.
Solution Focused.

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How I work

I’m professional, direct, collaborative, empathetic and practical in my approach. I bring real life experience combined with evidence based understanding.

I help you make sense of what's going on, bringing clarity to complex situations and identifying practical next steps.

For personal therapy and counselling, I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed foundation, integrating evidence-based approaches and inner child work where appropriate.

For business, leadership, and professional conversations, I draw
on research, proven methodologies, and real-world case studies
to provide practical insights and effective solutions.

We focus on what matters most right now, making sense of recurring patterns, easing overwhelm, and finding a clear path forward.

Every session is tailored to your needs, supporting you to heal, move forward, and feel stronger in yourself. I am committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate support and will do my best to ensure you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported throughout the process.

Leadership Counselling

Pressure & Stress
Clear Thinking & Decision-Making
Emotional Support
Confidence & Self-Doubt
Relationships & Communication
Work & Life Balance
Change & Uncertainty
Burnout & Overwhelm

Personal Counselling

Anxiety, Fear & Low Mood
Depression & Emotional Struggles
Trauma & Difficult Experiences
Relationships & Marriage
Parenting & Family
Divorce & Separation
Grief & Loss
Career & Life Transitions
Expat & Relocation Transitions
Personal Growth & Self-Discovery

Victim Services

Trauma-Informed Recovery Support
Up to 22 Sessions
Approved NSW Provider
Confidential, Compassionate Support

$120 AUD per session

Victim Services funding is accepted.
Ask about private insuranxce rebates.

Professional & Trustworthy

A professional and trustworthy approach, combining clinical expertise with practical experience to support meaningful change in life and business.

How you benefit

Clear mindset
Feel grounded
Practical tools
Action plan
Stronger self-trust
Confident decisions
Next steps forward

Areas of Service

I help individuals, couple, business owner, expat, or leader, the foundation of my work remains the same: helping people navigate complexity with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. I provide grounded guidance, practical strategies, and compassionate support to help clients move forward and create meaningful, lasting change.

My services span counselling, business coaching, victim support services, relationship and couples support, and leadership development.

Counselling

Emotional Support and Understanding

Talking things through helps you slow down, untangle what’s going on, and see things more clearly.

I use evidence-based approaches because there is no handbook for life, but there are ways of understanding patterns, thoughts, and emotions that make things easier to navigate.

When you begin to understand yourself differently, life often feels more manageable and less overwhelming.

Coaching

Clarity and Direction

Business Coaching is a structured process with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

It’s designed for people in leadership or high-responsibility roles who need both support and challenge — because decision-making at the top can be isolating, and clarity is harder to find when everything sits with you.

We focus on cutting through complexity, strengthening perspective, and turning pressure into clear, actionable direction.

Victim Services

Trauma Informed Recovery Support

If you have experienced a violent crime in NSW, you may be eligible for funded counselling through Victims Services NSW.

Approved clients can access up to 22 individual counselling sessions with a registered provider at no cost to you.

To access support, you can apply directly through Victims Services NSW. Once approved, you’ll receive a funding approval number that allows you to begin counselling.

If you’re unsure about eligibility or the application process, I can help guide you through the steps.

Couples

Relationship Strengthening

Support for couples who want to improve communication, rebuild connection, or navigate ongoing challenges together.

I help partners slow things down, understand what’s really happening beneath conflict, and create more clarity, respect, and emotional safety in the relationship.

The focus is on practical tools, honest conversation, and rebuilding connection in a grounded, structured way.

Leadership Consulting

C-Suite

Strategic support for senior leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions.

I help C-suite executives strengthen clarity, alignment, and decision-making under pressure, while maintaining stability and focus at the leadership level.

Confidential, grounded, and outcomes-focused support for both leader performance and organisational impact.

$120 per session

Victim Services funding is accepted.
Ask about private insurance rebates.

Professional support you can trust

Online, flexible support at your own pace
Services for individuals, couples, and young adults
Support for corporate professionals and leadership clients
Available worldwide for short-term or ongoing support

Victim Services funding is accepted.
Ask about private insurance rebates.

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About Liisa

I’m a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA and an executive coach, with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals across Australia, Europe and North America.

As a global citizen and experienced expat, I understand what it’s like to navigate different cultures, identities, relationships and major life changes. Raising three children across multicultural environments has also given me a personal understanding of belonging, adapting to change and building a meaningful life in unfamiliar places.

My approach is warm, direct and culturally sensitive. I listen carefully, ask the difficult questions when needed, and won’t tell you what you want to hear simply to make things more comfortable.

My aim is simple: to give you a place where you can be honest about what’s happening and work out what comes next.