Abbie

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Student Counsellor

About Abbie

 Abbie is a compassionate counselling student who values creating a safe, empowering and non-judgmental space. She has experience working alongside people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and acquired disabilities, and is particularly passionate about supporting individuals navigating the challenges, grief and opportunities that can accompany significant life changes. Abbie’s approach is grounded in a genuine curiosity and an interest in each person’s unique experience. She sees counselling as a collaborative space to explore your values, deepen self-understanding and find your place in the world. She is currently completing a Master of Counseling alongside a Graduate Certificate in sexology. 

Areas of specialty:

  • General counselling
  • Navigating significant life changes
  • Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
  • Acquired Disability
  • Supporting families caring for people with disability
  • Disordered Eating
  • Anxiety & Stress Management

Availability:

Mondays to Saturdays including some after hours (excluding public holidays).

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Person-centred therapy
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness-Based therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Qualifications:

  • Master of Counselling (in progress)
  • Graduate Certificate of Counselling
  • Graduate Certificate of Sexology (in progress)
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • Reformer Pilates Instructor

Professional Memberships:

Australian Counselling Association (ACA) - Student Member

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) - Student Member