Rachel Ward

I am a qualified counsellor and Child & Family Practitioner providing support as a Clinical Lead in the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector. I have a diverse background, having also worked for over 20 years in education as a teacher, Assistant Principal and Head of Student Wellbeing , as well as supporting NDIS clients. I have a passion for supporting children, adolescents and parents, as well as helping individuals reach personal wellbeing goals. 

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My personal background as an elite athlete gives me great insight and understanding into the pressures of athletes through high school and in adulthood. I enjoy helping both young people and adults navigate through the specific challenges they face as athletes in their chosen sports. I still compete,as an open water swimmer: I have won the Pier to Pub in my age group for the last 2 years and recently completed the Capri-Napoli 36km marathon swim as the fastest female and second overall.

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Qualifications

• Diploma of Counselling

• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

• BA Hons FIRST CLASS (Psychology, Politics and Economics)

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Registration

• Australian Counselling Association (ACA)