A Proper Welcome...

You’re probably on this page because you want to know who I am and why I do what I do.
But before I share the qualifications and professional titles, I want to be honest with you everything you see today has been built over years of trial, error, heartache, and healing.
I didn’t start out as a counsellor. I started as an accountant working for a council. Then came the restaurant, the real estate business, and other ventures including starting Bo Tree Counselling. But none of those successes came easy.
The hardest thing I’ve ever had to navigate more than business, money, or motherhood was relationships. Learning how to understand myself, connect with others, and find peace within the chaos was my turning point. That’s where the real transformation began.
I’m a mother, a wife, a sister, a friend. And in every one of those roles, I’ve been cracked open. And through those cracks, something beautiful emerged; the realisation that loving-kindness, compassion, joy for others and equanimity are not just Buddhist concepts they are essential tools for healing and growth.
Over the years, I’ve learned that real change doesn’t require perfection or fearlessness. It requires aspiration, effort, a conscious mind, and a willingness to reflect deeply and kindly.
So, if you’re here because something in your life or relationships needs to shift, I want you to know I’ve been there. And I believe with the right support; you can get to the other side.
I hope the work we do together helps you create the change you’re ready for.
Warmly,
Mrs. Dee Kumbukage
A Formal Introduction
Mrs. Dee Kumbukage
Principal Counsellor of Bo Tree Counselling
Education & Training
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Master of Counselling - University of Canberra
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Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling - Deakin University
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Graduate Certificate in Counselling - Deakin University
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Level I & II Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy - The Gottman Institute
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Clinical Counselling Supervision Training - RISE UP – Supervision Training Services
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Mental Health Certificate IV - National Training Provider
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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) - Deakin University
Professional Memberships
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Registered Clinical Counsellor – Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
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Registered Counsellor – Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

Meet The Team

Laura Hay
Administration

Michelle Leete
Administration