Presented by Ashleigh Plozza and Clare Davies Connect & Learn is a series of case-based webinars funded by the DH, designed to support AOD clinicians throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria. Webinars are presented by experienced clinicians currently working in the AOD sector and facilitated by Turning Point. Connect & Learn is a free webinar but registration is essential: register…

If you work with couples, it’s likely that you’ve come across Imago therapy, or you’re at least familiar with the famous ‘reflect-validate-empathy’ couple dialogue. Australia Counselling recently spoke with Brenda Rawlings who has trained therapists in Australia and New Zealand for the past 8 years and is Dean of the Imago International Institute in New…

In this video, Casey Truffo speaks about the 5 traits of successful therapists and counsellors. The 5 traits she speaks about are Know where you’re going in your business Recognise it’s not easy to build a private practice Have a well-rounded marketing plan Be authentically you in all your marketing Have a review process of…

In this 30-minute video interview, Kate Anthony and DeeAnna Nagel, directors of the Online Therapy Institute discuss: How the Online Therapy Institute and their collaboration come about A working definition of online therapy A description of what forms online therapy can take What needs to be evaluated before a counsellor even considers providing online services…

In this 35-minute video, Sydney counsellor, therapist and supervisorAdam McLean speaks about his passion for facilitating group therapy and training in existential-interpersonal group therapy. In this interview, Adam also discusses: How his passion for group therapy came about The philosophy that underpins his group therapy approach The model of group leadership that he finds the most effective…

In this 35-minute interview, Sydney counsellor, supervisor, psychotherapist and coach Edna McKelvey speak about how to blend working therapeutically as a psychotherapist and add coaching to your private practice. In this interview Edna also discusses: How she transitioned from the corporate world into psychotherapy to build a successful private practice How she added coaching to…

In this 30-minute interview, Sydney psychotherapist and counsellor Sue Paton of EATFED (Eating and Therapy for Eating Disorders) speaks about her approach to working with eating disorders and her organisation that offers intensive outpatient services for those suffering from eating disorders. Sue also discusses: A brief overview of what is considered disordered eating. Recommendations for…