I am away from Friday 20th December, returning Monday 6th January 2025. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas. Bernadette.
Counselling Services
I am a registered counsellor and Social Worker specialising in supporting individuals and couples with a wide range of presenting concerns.
My areas of expertise are grief and loss counselling, trauma counselling and relationship therapy.
Having worked as a counsellor for over sixteen years I have extensive experience across a broad range of areas including counselling in the areas of family violence, sexual assault, family support, relationship counselling and generalist counselling. I have worked as a counsellor with Headspace, Mental Illness Fellowship (now Wellways), Centacare Family Services, Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault and senior roles with Lifeline Gippsland (Clinical Supervisor) and Windermere Child and Family Services (Practice Lead).
In addition to my extensive work experience I am a highly qualified practitioner with qualifications in psychology, family therapy, couple therapy including sexual concerns and a Masters in Social Work.
I believe I bring a unique set of skills and qualifications that enable me to assist clients with a large range of issues.
I am a caring, professional, warm and down-to-earth practitioner who is committed to providing high quality professional counselling in a safe and supportive environment.
Grief and Loss
Grief and loss is often not well-understood or well-supported by professionals or the wider community. People experiencing grief can often feel alone ...
moreTrauma
Trauma occurs when an event or series of events overwhelms our capacity to cope. It can result from assault or abuse, accidents, witnessing a traumatic ...
moreRelationships
I have specialist training in relationship therapy and believe that couples can benefit from working with an ethical and experienced counsellor who can ...
moreGeneral
There are many and varied reasons people seek counselling. Any issue that is causing you distress or worry to the point where it is impacting your daily life ...
moreIf we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.
I respectfully acknowledge the Gunaikurnai, Monero and Bidawel People, as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work and live, recognising their continued connection to the land, the waters and culture. I pay my respects to Elders past and present and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.
