Many people will, at some point in their lives, find themselves in the role of a counsellor, However, wont have an understanding of the concept of counselling or what the role of the professional counsellor entails. There is a big difference between a professional counsellor and a person who uses some counselling skills as part of their role, for example their role as a friend or colleague. A professional counsellor is a highly trained individual who is able to use a different range of counselling approaches when working with clients. So given this information, it is important to know a little about me. My Background... Having spent many years working in the finance industry in a corporate role, I found myself seeking regular massages to care for my mind, body, and spirit. This then led to me studying a Diploma of Remedial Massage, Diploma of Corporate Stress Therapies, and various other qualifications in child and adolescent massage. During this 15-year journey, it became obvious that I was bound to undertake an additional life journey into a Bachelor Degree in Counselling at the Australian College of Applied Psychology. Working initially in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, I decided to spread my wings in a more generalist area and started with the community aid centre, ADRA, in Blacktown. There I have had the opportunity to meet and work with many clients suffering various different conditions from depression to addiction, schizophrenia, anxiety and trauma, just to name a few. Looking back at my career and occupations, I have always had a passion for working with people and helping them to feel better about themselves and their lives, in a safe, supportive environment. I continually undertake professional education and am an active participant in local interagency meetings and interested in local issues pertaining to mental health. My additional studies thus far have been in the areas of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Pain Management using the OLD PAIN 2 GO methodology, sand tray therapy, trauma, cognitive behaviour therapy for generalised anxiety, and grief and loss. I am passionate about my own personal and professional development, which includes regular clinical supervision to enhance the quality of my work, meaning clients have the best possible counselling relationship, allowing optimising our work together. Clinical Hypnotherapy and NLP, Old Pain 2 Go Practitioner; Diploma of Remedial Massage; Diploma of Corporate Stress Therapies; Diploma of Sports Injury Therapy; Infant Massage Instructor. Professional Memberships Australian Counsellors Association; Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists
Are you ready to take the first step to a new/better life NOW? If your answer is YES, contact me on 0417 667 329 or Send me a private message to organise a consultation. I also offer a free 20 minute phone consult.
