Wendy is a registered psychotherapist, accredited mental health practitioner, and accredited supervisor. Since 1994, she has worked as a counsellor in Family Support Services, Crisis Intervention agencies, Court Support programs, and as an accredited mediator with the Attorney General’s Department with Northern Region Community Justice Centre. In 2008 she commenced private practice at LIFE MATTERS Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre. In addition to private practice, Wendy is employed as a specialist counsellor with NSW Health, in the field of addiction.
Qualifications (include):
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice
• Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice
• Graduate Studies in Counselling
• Advanced Diploma of Sexual Assault Counselling
• Diploma in Counselling Studies
• Dip. Transpersonal/Emotional Release Counselling
• Diploma Community Services (Case Management)
Wendy is completing her final year in a Bachelor of Science (Psych), and a Master in Mental Health Practice.
Certifications/Training Programs (include):
• Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) (SETI, USA)
• Touch Skills for Trauma Therapists (Kathy Kain)
• The Somatics of Emotions (Kathy Kain/Tony Richardson)
• Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies (Bessel van der Kolk, JRI, USA)
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy™: Level 1 (SPI, USA)
• Attachment Styles & Relationship Trauma Training (Dr Diane Poole Heller PhD)
• Trauma Training – Levels 1/2/3/4 – Dr Janina Fisher PhD
• Trauma/Tension/Stress Release Exercises - TRE™
• Transpersonal Psychology & Holotropic Breathwork™
• Voice Dialogue – Levels 1/2/3 (Ana Barner)
• Bereavement Counselling for Adults (Mal McKissock)
• Working with Bereaved/Dying Adults (Mal McKissock) Working with Bereaved Children (Mal & Di McKissock)
Service Provision: Wendy works with adults - 18 years+
Counselling; Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision
Psychoeducation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Group Work – private/public groups
LIFE MATTERS provides a unique blend of psychotherapy & personal growth facilitation to explore your own story & help facilitate personal growth, empowerment, self-compassion & transformation. In life, and in my practice, I believe in continuing to learn and grow; a mindset that has shaped my education and career. My professional training includes more than two decades dedicated to understanding trauma and mental health.
