ReneeMcdonald

Discover · Align · Transform

THE
RENÉE
Sanctuary

Six Sacred Guardians. One Divine Core. Infinite Possibilities.

Lived experience. Professional wisdom. Transformational change.

How Do I Work? ✦

A Guided Path to Real, Lasting Change

Watch Renée explain her holistic, heart-driven approach to therapy, coaching and wellbeing — and how she tailors every journey to the person in front of her.

Holistic & Heart-Driven

I blend clinical rigor with genuine compassion, so you feel held and understood.

Tailored, Never One-Size-Fits-All

Everyone's needs, goals and dreams differ — your path is built around you.

Online Worldwide & In-Person

Telehealth across the globe, plus the Wollongong clinic for face-to-face care.

Evidence-Based Tools

Trauma-informed methods, the Feeling State Chart & somatic, soulful practice.

Welcome

A Universe of Transformation

Everything is connected. Everything is here to support your highest evolution

Mind

Clarity

Body

Vitality

Spirit

Essence

Soul

Truth

Purpose

Direction

Legacy

Impact

Her Renée Sanctuary

Meet the Six Guardians

Six elements. One divine core. Infinite wisdom — every guardian carries a medicine for your journey.

Air

Butterfly

fire

Phoenix

Earth

Bear

Water

Orca

Metal

White Tiger

Lightning

Thunderbird

Hi, I'm Renée

Visionary. Guide. Connector.

Bridging ancient wisdom with modern science to help you live a purposeful, abundant and soul-aligned life. Walking beside you with compassion, clinical expertise and integrative wisdom — to create healing, clarity, growth and lasting change.

Years of Experience

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Powerful Brands

Unified Mission

Professional Offerings 💛

The 7 Core Practice Services

“There are multiple trademarks and ways of working that my practice incorporates. These 7 core services represent 24+ years of clinical and educational wisdom.”

01 · Solution-Focused

1. Counselling

“Whether you are feeling lost, stuck, confused or hurt, let’s sit down and chat about getting you back on track.”

Person-centred, solution-focused, and existential talking therapy tailored to anxiety, bereavement, grief, loss, workplace bullying, stress management, and relationship challenges.

02 · Deep Transformation

2. Psychotherapy

“Therapy is not just about putting things right. It’s about communicating with more ease and grace and allowing yourself to be free.”

Integrative, existential, and humanistic depth psychotherapy addressing childhood trauma, destructive patterns, insecurities, depression, and long-term wellness goals.

03 · Goal Achievement

3. Life Coaching

“Fast-track success, overcome limiting beliefs, and create accountability for the life of your dreams.”

Empowering transformational coaching focused on confidence, career transitions, self-value, accountability, relationship clarity, meaning, and personal motivation.

04 · Leadership Presence

4. Business & Executive Coaching

“High-performance mentoring for founders, C-suite executives, and purpose-driven team leaders.”

Enhance executive productivity, motivation, staff morale, ethical communication, brand positioning, and leadership resilience without sacrificing personal wellbeing.

05 · Strategic Architecture

5. Business Consulting

“Leveraging proprietary models: Biz Growth Clover™, Secret Sauce Model, and the Kintsugi Business Model.”

Strategic consulting on workload balancing, sustainable practice revenue models, organizational upskilling, performance management, and ethical financial planning.

07 · Workplace Resilience

6. Corporate Training

“Closing organizational skill gaps and building psychologically safe teams in rapidly changing industries.”

Customized corporate workshops designed to close skill gaps, adapt to technological development, improve employee job satisfaction, and foster cross-generational communication.

Worldwide Telehealth 💛

Online Clinical, Coaching & Training Services

With over a decade of dedicated telehealth experience and having trained more than 1,000 clinicians across Australia during the early pandemic, Renée McDonald delivers secure, ethical, and compassionate support worldwide.

🌐 Online Counselling

Accessible, convenient, and confidential therapy from the comfort of your home. Removing stigma and geographical barriers.

🖥️ Online Coaching

High-impact Leadership, Life, Business & Executive coaching via encrypted video with flexible scheduling worldwide.

🎓 Online Training (AOTT)

Community-driven 24/7 learning and accredited Level 1 & 2 telehealth certification for helping professionals.

🛡️ Online Supervision

Accredited PACFA & ACSA clinical supervision and digital therapeutic holding mentoring for practitioners.

What I Live By

Courage. Compassion. Care.

Courage

is the first step. It takes courage to face our truth, to stay open, and to choose a different path.

Compassion

is the heart of healing. It allows us to be kind to ourselves and others, even in the mess, the pain, and the times we don’t have the answers.

Care

is what we do every day. Small acts. Consistent choices. Caring is how we create safety, connection, and change.

"That's the legacy I choose to
leave."

Thought Leadership 💛

Podcasts, Media & Publications

“Top 70 Global Influencer Podcast — The Online Therapy Podcast (Thinkers360, 2022). Sharing honeyed, wise knowledge on mental health, relationships, and innovation.”

Featured Podcast
Broadcasts.

Listen to Renée McDonald discuss human complexity, Queen Bee leadership, and telehealth ethics across top global platforms.

The Online Therapy Podcast

Ranked Top 70 Global Influencer Podcast (Thinkers360). Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Featured guest with Maxine Harley on healing from medical trauma and relationship rupture.

Fearless Females & National Broadcasts

Featured on Fearless Females (Tegan Marshall), 2UE, VOX FM, Power FM, and Psychology Today.

Technology & Community 💛

Wellbeing4me™ — The App & Clinic

“Nourish your life. Grow your business. Where wellbeing, wisdom, and community come together to help you thrive.”

Everything You Need in One Beautiful Ecosystem

Wellbeing4me™ is our digital technology division and community clinic. We help heart-led practitioners, helping professionals, and purpose-driven people grow their wellbeing, their impact, and their sustainable income.

🌱 Wellbeing Hub

Feel better, find mental clarity, and build daily emotional resilience.

🤝 Practitioner Matching

Choice & consent-based connection with verified counsellors & coaches.

🌍 Community Hive

Build genuine relationships and belong in a moderated, safe space.

📚 Courses & Programs

Learn at your pace with expert guidance from accredited mentors.

📅 Events & Workshops

Live and on-demand frequency healing and masterclass access.

📈 Sustainable Income

Empowering heart-led practitioners to grow without burnout.

📍 THIS SATURDAY IN WOLLONGONG · CLINIC EVENT

Frequency Healing: Restore Balance & Natural Wellbeing

“Experience the power of frequency healing to restore balance, release blockages and support your natural state of wellbeing.” — Saturday 10am–12noon at Wellbeing4me Clinic, Level 1, Suite 8, 104 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia

Clarity & Guidance 💛

Frequently Asked Questions

“Everything you need to know about booking, our ways of working, online telehealth, and fees.”

How do I book an appointment with Renée McDonald?

We offer a complimentary 15-minute introductory consultation for new clients to determine the most supportive pathway. You can book directly through our encrypted Setmore online scheduling portal (`https://butterflycourage.setmor
e.com/`) or call our Wollongong clinic directly at **0411 312 750** (Int’l: +61-411-312-750).

Are therapy and coaching sessions conducted in-person or online?

Both! In-person sessions are available Monday to Friday at our Wollongong NSW clinics (Level 1, Suite 8, 104 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia) Online telehealth and video coaching sessions via secure, encrypted Zoom are available worldwide with flexible hours.

What is the difference between Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Coaching?

**Counselling** is short-to-medium term solution-focused support addressing immediate life challenges, anxiety, grief, and workplace stress. **Psychotherapy** is longer-term integrative depth work focusing on childhood trauma, unconscious patterns, and existential meaning. **Coaching** is forward-looking, goal-oriented mentorship to fast-track career, leadership, and personal success.

What are the fees and accepted payment methods?

Standard individual therapy is **$140 AUD** (60 min), couples / relationship therapy is **$180 AUD** (90 min), family sessions are **$200 AUD** (90 min), and coaching sessions are **$280 AUD**. We accept major credit cards (encrypted via Stripe), direct bank deposits, and cash for in-person consultations.

Is this a 24/7 emergency crisis intervention service?

No. Butterfly Courage® and Renée McDonald operate as a scheduled professional practice. If you are in immediate crisis or require urgent 24/7 assistance in Australia, please contact **Lifeline (13 11 14)**, **Beyond Blue (1300 224 636)**, or the **Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)**.

How do Butterfly Courage®, AOTT, and Wellbeing4me™ connect?

All six divisions operate under **The Renée McDonald Learning, Growth & Innovation Platform™** as one connected Growth Ecosystem™. **Butterfly Courage®** is our clinical practice; **AOTT** is our education division training therapists; and **Wellbeing4me™** is our technology app and community clinic connecting clients with verified practitioners.

Kind Words

What People Are Saying.

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"Renée has a rare gift for seeing the whole picture and guiding you with love, clarity and wisdom."

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"Her programs and teachings transformed my life in ways I never thought possible."

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"The Renée Sanctuary is a gift to the world. Everything I needed was already here."

THE RENÉE Sanctuary