Counselling for Women in South Melbourne, Bayside and Online

Welcome to Graceful Empowerment Counselling for Women

If you’ve been feeling over-stretched, emotionally worn out, or simply not like yourself, you’re not alone. Many of the women we support are juggling careers, families, health, and life’s many roles, often without a moment to pause for themselves.

At Graceful Empowerment Counselling, we offer a calm, supportive space where you can take that much-needed pause. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, untangle the knots, and begin to reconnect with the parts of you that may have been left behind in the rush of daily life.

Whether you're feeling emotionally overwhelmed, burned out, adjusting to menopause, navigating a life transition, or quietly questioning what’s next; you’re welcome here.

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Support tailored for you

I work with women experiencing:

Emotional overwhelm
Life transitions and loss of identity
Career change, direction or feeling stuck
Mental load, stress and self-doubt
Menopause & Perimenopause

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Let’s Chat

You’ll receive steady, down-to-earth support, with space to breathe and practical tools you can use every day. Sessions are available in-person in South Melbourne or online across Victoria.

Contact me for a chat to see if we’re a good fit

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Hi, I’m Hilary

I support women who are often holding everything together on the outside, while quietly struggling on the inside. Maybe that’s you. Maybe you’ve been showing up for everyone else while feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what’s next for you.

Hilary Buxton is a counsellor, coach and Reiki practitioner who empowers women in South Melbourne, Bayside and online to find clarity, direction and purpose.

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“I feel completely at ease with Hilary; she is so approachable and welcoming. She has a caring, encouraging, calm and empathetic presence. Hilary supported me through some challenging times so that I could move forward in my life with confidence and strength.”
“From the moment I met Hilary I felt valued, supported, heard and understood. She has a quiet, compassionate and holistic approach that helped me to set some realistic goals that have made a big difference in my life.”
“I am so grateful to Hilary. She has a reassuring, calm and supportive nature, and worked alongside me to set some goals and find my direction. She made me feel valued, listened to and respected.”