The focus of my practice is to facilitate the client's self-concept and self-esteem. Issues include anger management; addictions; depression; sexual assault/domestic violence; PTSD; career counseling; and multicultural and diverse populations, among others.
Hello! As a a Holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Transpersonal Coach, Ecotherapist and Shamanic Practitioner/Healer, I have a passion for guiding people in search of deeper meaning and purpose in their lives and supporting the healing needed to live this fully. I have a professional background in Environmental and Outdoor Education and have held a range of leadership positions. My approach is an integrative one which draws on the wisdom from; ancient spiritual traditions, eco-psychology, positive psychology/wellbeing. process-oriented psychology and my leadership experience. I work holistically in honour of the interconnection between mind, body, spirit, soul and the natural world. I also bring the intention and belief that everyone has the capacity to heal, life a full and soul aligned life and have a meaning spiritual practice that aligns for them. I work with my clients from a strengths-based non-pathologizing orientation in honour of their unique soul and soul's journey. I have experience working with children and working in the disability sector.
I have a high level of knowledge and qualifications, and has many years experience providing direct support to clients with a diverse range of support requirements such as complex medical, complex disability and aged care, palliative care and mental health with challenging behaviours of concern.
Psychologist, Registered Clinical Psychologists - Dr Peter Gibbons and Adri Hunt
We focus on the development of a healthy integrated sense of self and effective personality functioning. The aims is to rebuild attachment relationships and reinvest in life after trauma, abuse, violence, loss, and significant life changes.
I have 14 years of experience working with multicultural populations, in different countries such as the USA and Lebanon. I offer therapy in both English and Arabic. I can also hold a conversation in French. I support at-risk youth, displaced families, and those facing relationship problems. I work with mood disorders and different types of trauma, created by bullying and domestic violence. I offer a client-centred and multicultural approach in therapy. I emphasise accepting the uniqueness of each individual while also working with the intricate impact of culture on self- awareness, development and overall well-being.
In addition to the wide range of therapeutic techniques I use, I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also an animal lover and believe in integrating animals into therapy, when appropriate, as this type of therapy can provide soothing, healing and comfort for individual clients.
I view the process of counselling as a delicate and enriching experience, both for my clients as well as for myself as a counsellor.