Townsville WorkCover Counsellingselling

Welcome! I'm Shelly.  I am a seasoned lived experience social worker / therapist.

I’ve overcome numerous obstacles, from battling my mental health to then mastering mental wellness. I discovered the power of self-love and personal empowerment. My journey is a testament to resilience and determination.

I’m passionate about supporting others to conquer their fears and achieve their dreams. Join me, and let's embark on a transformative journey toward realizing your true potential.

jkljkljWelcome! I'm Shelly.  I am a seasoned lived experience social worker / therapist.

I’ve overcome numerous obstacles, from battling my mental health to then mastering mental wellness. I discovered the power of self-love and personal empowerment. My journey is a testament to resilience and determination.

I’m passionate about guiding others to conquer their fears and achieve their dreams. Join me, and let's embark on a transformative journey toward realizing your true potential.Townsville NDIS Counselling

Turn emotional challenges into personal growth with the support of Shelly.

An experienced down to earth counsellor. Shelly creates a supportive non-judgmental space where you can explore what is currently happening in your life. Shelly is experienced in working with people facing personal challenges.

Drawing upon over two decades of expertise as a therapist, Shelly is recognised for her candid, direct, yet gentle approach. Clients not only find validation and reassurance in her sessions but also gain a profound understanding of the origins of their challenges. This deeper insight equips them to make meaningful changes and improve the overall quality of their lives.

Shelly's qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Social Science, a Master's degree in Social Work, and specialised training in Gestalt psychotherapy.


Fees

To make the most of your session you will be required to provide some intake information which will be emailed to you before the initial session.

Work Cover Adjustment to injury counselling

Invoiced directly to Work Cover Qld

($234 - duration 50 minutes)

NDIS

Invoiced directly to NDIS, Plan or Self managed

($193.99 - duration 50 minutes)

Private

($210 - duration 50 minutes)

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Cancellation Policy

We require 24 hours notice for cancellations or changes to your appointment or the full fee will be charged. If you have a Monday appointment, notice is required before 4pm on Friday to avoid cancellation fees.

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Contact us directly.

+61411795664

selfawarenesscultivation@gmail.com

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Self Awareness Cultivation focuses on removing your limiting beliefs to form healthy emotional relationships firstly with yourself, and then, with others. The goal of the therapy is to heighten one’s awareness in order to provide a choice in doing something differently.

Gestalt Therapy

 Gestalt Therapy does not aim to change clients. The therapist's role is to assist clients in developing their own self-awareness of how they are in the present moment. This will therefore allow them to rectify issues affecting their life.

Client Centred Therapy

The purpose of person-centred therapy is for the therapist to help you "self-actualize.” In other words, you will grow to believe that you can reach your full potential. This approach focuses on personal growth and facilitates healthy relationships. It can strengthen your sense of identity and help you connect better with others.

Narrative Therapy

The stories you believe about yourself can shape your worldview. Narrative therapy can empower you to “re-author” your own narrative.

 Acceptance & Commitment
Therapy

Accept what is out of your personal control and commit to action that improves and enriches your life. The aim of ACT is to maximise human potential for a rich, full, and meaningful life.

Solution Focused
Therapy

Accept your present and future circumstances and goals rather than past experiences. The aim is to empower clients to use their own abilities in solving life’s problems.

Strength Based
Therapy

Accept your unique potential and create a life that feels energised and authentic. The aim is to focus on the positive attributes, rather than the negative ones.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Accept and recognise negative or unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. The aim of is to explore the ways your emotions and thoughts can affect your actions and emotions.

The following are some of the areas Shelly provides therapeutic support.

Mental Health

Generalised Anxiety

Major Depression

Mood disorders

Discharge planning for individuals who have had an inpatient Psychiatric stay in hospital.

Emotional regulation

Putting the pieces back together after a major life crisis

Supporting a loved one with a mental illness

Understanding your newly diagnosed mental illness.

Managing chronic health conditions

Guilt

Shame

Grief & loss

Sexuality and Gender identity

Burn out & stress

Personal development 

Self esteem & Confidence

Goal setting & Future vision planning

Addiction

Life transitions

Relationship issues

Parenting. New mums, toddlers and teens.

Parenting Adult Children

Separation & divorce

Aging

Physical &/or intellectual Disability

Carers of children and adult children who have a disability

Our services

  • Work Cover - Adjustment to injury counselling

    If you have a pending psychological claim Work Cover QLD will fund Adjustment to Injury Counselling sessions during the assessment period of your claim.

    On going counselling is provided & funded by Work Cover in an ongoing capacity if you have an accepted claim.

  • NDIS psychosocial counselling

  • Mental Health Recovery Planning

Our services

  • Out reach - we come to you

    home visit, aged care, hospital, school

  • Telehealth

Shelly’s therapeutic approach focuses on the here and now, that is your immediate experience.

While the past certainly affects how we perceive the world, Shelly wants to understand what is happening for you in the moment.

She will asks you to describe your feelings rather than trying to analyse & interpret where you are at.  This method is known as ‘phenomenology’;

it heightens awareness and relational depth.

Shelly recognises that to each individual, their own experience holds far greater authority than anything else.

In person and tele-health

Shelly’s therapeutic space is located in Townsville, Qld Australia. We also offer tele - therapy meaning you can access support from the comfort of your home.