KE Counselling, Coaching and Hypnotherapy

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. From here, I found my specialist counselling interests of specialisation. (not sure if this makes sense?) I continue to work with ADRA today, whilst also working in my private practice in Quakers Hill.

My massage therapy practice involved a lot of home visits for regular clients. Seeing how beneficial this was, I decided to offer home visits also for selected counselling clients.

Who I am today

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 interested in local issues pertaining to mental health.

My additional studies thus far have been in the areas of sand tray therapy, trauma, cognitive behaviour therapy for generalised anxiety, and grief and loss practice, with this year seeing me undertake a Diploma in Hypnotherapy Practice.

I am passionate about my own personal and professional development, which includes regular clinical supervision to enhance the quality of my work. This means that you will have access to the best possible counselling relationship, therefore optimising our work together.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Counselling
Dip. Clinical Hypnotherapy and NLP
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Diploma of Corporate Stress Therapies
Diploma of Sports Injury Therapy
Infant Massage Instructor

Professional Memberships
Australian Counsellors Association
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Massage Australia

Are you ready to take the first step to a new life?
If your answer is YES, please contact me on 0417 667 329 or Send me a private message to organise a consultation.
I also offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.