Visit us at: https://polariscounselling.com.au/Polaris Counselling recognises the importance of how our values and beliefs significantly influence the direction of our lives. Our lived experiences influence our attitudes, behaviour and communication towards others. Through better understanding of ourselves and the issues we navigate on a daily basis, we increase our capacity for change.My integrative counselling style is collaborative and empowering; drawing upon the strengths of my clients to facilitate change. I prioritize the comfort and safety of my clients to elicit positive and sustainable outcomes. I am passionate about assisting people through a range of issues including mental health, relationships and communication, trauma recovery, suicidology and carer burnout. I am an experienced, accredited Counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) - Australia's peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists. (#24532).

The Community Recovery team is activated at the request of state or local government authorities, or local community leaders. The need for recovery may arise from floods, cyclones, bushfires, acts of terrorism and major health emergencies, road accidents and other community crises.We provide counselling or ‘psychological first-aid’ to support people as they work through shock and begin to come to grips with their experiences. This process takes time, and so we often continue to support communities for years after a crisis.For anyone who requires ongoing support, we will put them in touch with the right services to ensure they get the help they need.Recent Deployments: - Townsville Floods 2019- Southern QLD Bushfires 2019

An Interact Support Worker facilitates amazing experiences with participants each and every day. Emotional and practical support empowers participants, turning their dreams into reality. As a Support Worker, I worked collaboratively with participants to achieve their goals via a person-centred framework; making a very real and positive difference.

Consulting, advising and mentoring staff, family, friends and others stakeholders involved in the client's support network.Creating, implementing and monitoring person-centred support plans, identifing personal dreams and goals, identifying possible community connections, and facilitating positive outcomes.Providing direct support to individuals with a disability/mental health diagnosis.