Louise
Experience & Background
Louise initially worked in health management in leading hospitals and medical practices in London, which led to her interest in counselling and where she began her training. She is committed to building valuable relationships and connections with people. She began working as a counsellor in HIV and sexual health, where she was and still is passionate about reducing social stigmas in the community. She has worked as a diversity adviser in a corporate company advising and training staff on various workplace issues including bullying, harassment and discrimination.


Besides her own private practice, Louise works extensively in the community counselling anyone whose lives are affected by domestic violence, cannabis abuse/addiction and suicide. She has counselled hundreds of individuals who are living with issues such as health related concerns, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, work/life balance issues and trauma.


Louise considers it a privilege to work with people who may have at one time or another in their lives reached the end of their own personal resources and have the courage to share their anxieties and fears with a helping professional.



Qualifications
Diploma in Health Practice Management
(University of Westminster, London)

Certificate in Counselling Skills (Mary Ward Centre, London)

Diploma of Counselling and Communication (Australian College of
Applied Psychology, Sydney)

Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling (Lifeline, Sydney)

Diploma of Health Counselling (The Medical Register of Australia)


In addition to the above qualifications, Louise also has specialist knowledge in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Grief and Loss, Substance Addiction, HIV and Sexual Health, Trauma, Suicide Crisis Intervention, Relationships and Diversity and Discrimination in the Workplace.

Professional Membership
Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
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