Nadia Kidgell – Family & Couples Counsellor

Nadia Kidgell is the Principal Family Counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy in South Perth. With extensive experience supporting children, teens, couples, and families, Nadia specialises in helping clients navigate challenges such as divorce and separation, family conflict, parenting concerns, trauma, neurodivergence, and anxiety.

Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, creating a safe space where families can build stronger connections, improve communication, and develop practical strategies for everyday life. Whether through child-inclusive counselling, play therapy, or support for couples and parents, Nadia tailors her work to meet the unique needs of each family.

Passionate about fostering resilience and well-being, Nadia is dedicated to helping families across Perth feel understood, supported, and empowered.

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My favourite thing about being a counsellor:

Every day, I meet the most incredible people. Many of them have gone through trauma, often supporting family members wth their health concerns. I believe that these are the bravest people I have ever encountered. Being able to journey with these bold, courageous people through their struggles makes me feel incredibly fortunate.

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What is unique about me as a counsellor?

I own my mistakes, apologise when I'm wrong, and am not afraid to admit I'm still learning.

Dedicating time to personal growth ensures that I continuously assemble the skills to build resistance and challenge my behaviours, attitudes, and habits. 

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What are my goals?

My goal is to ensure that people have access to mental health support. My five-year plan aims to make this possible by eliminating logistical constraints.

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Most impressive Achievements?

“We will either find a way or make one.” — Hanibal Barca

In early high school, my maths teacher suggested I drop maths; she believed I would never pass my final year. She told me that I was not smart enough to finish school. - I finished year 12 with a great result.

A career coach suggested I take up a trade and believed I would never get through uni. I finished studying with three distinctions and was awarded the most dedicated student.

My enrolment at a web design college was rejected. I managed to obtain a job where I had the opportunity to teach myself web design ( with all the HTML, CSS, and PHP coding). I later built a web design and online marketing company, helping small businesses develop their online presence. 

My resistance and determination in adverse situations have contributed to my most impressive achievements. 

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One quirky fact about me?

I live with a family of pranksters.