Across Life: Our Practice

BCom, MMin(Pastoral Counselling), Grad Dip Div, Grad Dip Th, Grad Cert Professional Supervision, CCAA, CA, AAOS.

My journey is a little different to most. I started my working life as a New South Wales Police officer, mainly in the area of forensic science. Being a Crime Scene Examiner, you see and experience both the tragedy and the best that people have to offer in life. In search of greener pastures, I entered the world of business and then teaching, before taking on senior leadership roles in education and not for profit management. It was in these areas I realised that there was more to life than seeking wealth and self-interest. Eventually in my early 40’s, reaching a point of despair and wanting to find meaning and purpose for my life, I found a path to faith and belief in Jesus Christ. 

I’ve been in Christian ministry and counselling since 2007 leading in both local church and chaplaincy environments, along with providing high needs counselling support within prison and forensic mental health organisations. Working in a variety of senior church leadership roles, I have supported people in dealing with difficult situations. Now entering into full-time counselling and supervision means I can direct my skills, experience and energy towards those with the greatest need. It involves providing practical on the ground training and support services; counselling for positive outcomes in complex and challenging situations including grief, burnout, trauma recovery, anger management, behavioural addictions, PTSD, sexual abuse - survivors and perpetrators – for some an experience of life’s lowest moments; supporting families experiencing conflict; those with relationship issues and domestic violence; working with leadeers in both small and large church situations and the dynamics and challenges in both; ministry support – advocacy, counselling, coaching, mentoring, spiritual guidance, and supervision.

Deb brings to our practice a wealth of understanding in business, administration, and support services. Having managed her own successful business, and having held a Non Executive Director position of several not-for-profit organisations in the areas of health and welfare support services, she possesses the skills to greatly assist our clients and ensure the smooth running of our practice. Deb is the first contact for enquiries regarding services and bookings, as well as managing billing and account matters.