Rachel Ward

I am a qualified counsellor and Child & Family Practitioner with experience working in the not-for-profit mental health sector, as well as with NDIS clients. I have a diverse background, having also worked for over 20 years in education as a teacher, Assistant Principal and Head of Student Wellbeing. 

 

I have a particular 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. 

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I use a mix of counselling approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring sessions to the unique individual and their needs so that each person has the best chance of achieving their goals.

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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)