Dear Jackie: Advice and Counselling Online

Experience:

I have done private counselling for over ten years now. I have a Bachelor of Social Science Degree with four majors, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Human Resource Development, Community Development and Counselling. I have Cert II and Cert III in Welfare. I have two Certificates in Alcohol and other drugs, one of which is on Dual Diagnosis, Alcohol and other Drug and Mental Health Issues. I have a Cert III in Mental Health and have had various training on dealing with difficult behaviors, case management, dealing with clients with complex issues, and the effects on children in Domestic Violence.

I have designed and facilitated many groups, These include, self esteem, self help, dealing with family and domestic violence, motivation, women's groups and even a men's group. I was the in house counsellor at a mental health service I worked for for several years. I have worked in Mental Health for six years and recently worked for a Domestic Violence Refuge for women.

Why On Line Counselling?

I know from experience that sometimes we have something on our mind and we just need somebody to talk to, to get it out. I have included this aspect into my web page because my great love really is counselling. I mean on line counselling is not as good as face to face counselling and I'm very aware of that. Sometimes though when we have something we need to talk about right now, it's hard to find a counsellor straight away, or hard to get out of the house to see one, or hard to find the $120.00 an hour for face to face counselling or psychotherapy.

This way, when a member feels like they want to get something off their chest, they can write it to me and know that I'll get back to them as quickly as possible (within 48 hours or less). They have had an opportunity to write it down and express it which is a theraputic step in itself.

I've had a broad life and work experience, and there is not a lot that shocks me. You will find I am an empathetic, warm, caring, humorous and empowering person, who is really interested in your issues. For anyone wanting to use this service regularly, I will reduce the price so it is easier to maintain expenditure.

Love to hear from you, so give me a try and see what you think...Jackie