New Hope's Counsellor Profile

I believe deeply in the priceless value of every soul and bring a collaborative emphasis to my therapeutic work that recognises the client as the expert of their life. In addition, I seek to harness the power of our therapeutic relationship through empathic support towards healthy accountability and change. I endeavour to empower my clients with the mindset and skills to overcome their mental health and behavioural concerns while helping them increase their adaptive resilience towards healthier relationships and happier lives.

I bring a wealth of lived experience to my therapeutic work, having been married to a strong woman for over 30 years and having raised a family with a growing number of grandchildren. In addition, I have over 30 years of experience working across various roles in corporate and not-for-profit, including at blue-collar, pastoral, management and executive levels. I can identify with many of life's challenges and the pressures the modern world can place on individuals, couples and families.

Over the past decade, I've honed my skills by training, mentoring, and supporting adolescents and young adults in achieving their goals. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of their challenges in an increasingly complex world. As a pastoral leader of a large congregation for almost six years, I've provided support and counsel to individuals and families navigating life-changing circumstances, including marriage, children, divorce, death, grief, and crisis. This practical experience has allowed me to effectively facilitate resilience, healing, and well-being.

In recent years, I've been committed to enhancing my skills and knowledge to better serve my clients. I've developed and delivered skills-based training programs for vulnerable audiences, including young adults, refugees, and those suffering from mood and addiction disorders. I am interested in supporting a range of clients, including adults, young adults and couples, in navigating their mental health and relationship challenges to achieve healthier, more fulfilling outcomes. I am a registered  Certified Practising Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and hold Masters degrees in Counselling and Psychotherapy (ACAP) and Business Administration - Management (USC).