your wise counselling

HI I’m Marley your Counsellor, careful listener & guide.

I have worked within our Communities Aged, Disability and Mental Health Services Sector for the past 19 years.
I am interested in understanding the way of your thinking, and listening to your needs and wants, so I can support you in the exploration and discovery of your new life journey, with a new found motivation and passion.

My Story

I have been privileged to meet people from all walks of life who have added so much value to both my personal and professional development. I have worked within the Community Services and Mental Health Services Sector now for approximately 20 years. Over this time, I have met and supported people living in nursing homes who were at their end stage of life, people with differing abilities, and individuals that are confined within the Victorian prison system. I have also co-facilitated men’s behaviour change programs for both mandated and non-mandated members, supporting them to understand the differences between abusive and non-abusive communication styles, and types of traumas, and also the impact that trauma has on children, families and others, all achieving great outcomes. Additionally, I have previous experience as a Financial Counsellor where I was able to support people whose mental health had been impacted because of financial distress, gambling addictions, and or other personal distress.

My Experience

my qualifications

// Social Working

- Master of Social Work
- Bachelor of Human Services
- Diploma of Financial Counselling
- Diploma of Counselling
- Cert IV Disability
- EFT - Level 2 - Tapping
- EMDR - Level 2
- Matrix - Reimprinting
- Rise Up Supervision
- AASW Advanced Supervision
- Level 3 First Aid / CPR

Memberships

// Australian Memberships

- Australian Association of Social Workers
- Australian Counselling Association
- Counsellors Victoria
- Mental Health Professionals Network
- Mental Health Academy
- Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
- Network of Counsellors in Private Practice
- Financial Counselling Victoria - Associate
- International Institute for Complementary Therapists
- EMDRAA - EMDR Association of Australia
- EMDRIA -
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HOW i WORK

I want you to know that I am here to catch you, and that my aim is for you to experience counselling that is person centered, honest, genuine, and holistic, and also supportive of your values and emotions. At Your Wise Counselling you can expect to be welcomed by an experienced, friendly, and compassionate counsellor. Our mission is for you to feel safe, respected, seen, and heard.

As humans, we learn in early childhood, and through our childhood attachments, how to manage our feelings and emotions. During counselling, we may gently explore and enquire how your 'forgotten unattended self' is currently impacting on your 'present self'. We bring compassion and attention to your 'forgotten self' to support your 'present self' to build strength and resilience.
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At Your Wise Counselling, unlike many other services, we do not require you to have GP Mental Health Care Plan. Please ask about this at your first contact, so you are fully informed in proceeding to have access to a service that is right for you.

18+ Counselling

We know that many people spend their lifetime caring for others with empathy and commitment. But sadly, many people neglect to extend this empathy and compassion to themselves because life is chaotic at times and it is easy to lose track of what we need. Your Wise Counselling offers a safe space to become curious about where your struggles or stressors have manifested from within you.
When these stressors become unmanageable and you feel like you have no control, we want to show you where your control is and identify what your real values in your life are. There may be underlying emotions such as anger, pain, love, or loss that has you stuck, and unable to move on in your life. Once these have been unpacked, the hope that you had once lost has the chance to return, and so does your new life journey ....

The 'One Step at a time program'

Feeling like you can't say anything right? Feeling like everything you say is wrong? Beginning to think that it is easier to say nothing? Beginning to have some negative thoughts? Beginning to give up on your relationships? Having difficulty identifying any feelings apart from anger? And are your behaviours impacting on your loved ones, your children, your work and your overall mood and your life? If this sounds like you, Your Wise Counselling wants to offer you the opportunity to learn about your values and your individual communication style. We also offer you the opportunity to explore others communication styles with an open mind and open heart with respect and dignity for all. This program can be run as a group depending on expressions of interest.
NOTE** Individual sessions following the program content can be arranged by contacting Your Wise Counselling.

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AREAS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE:

At Your Wise Counselling, different to many other services we do not require you to have GP Mental Health Care Plan. Please ask about this at your first contact so you are fully informed to proceed and access a service that may be just the right fit for you.

Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Trauma
Depression / Ruminating Thoughts
Life Transitions - Including Menopause - death of a pet
Self-Esteem / Self Worth - Finding the real you.
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
Emotional Regulation and Communication Difficulties
Emotional Freedom Technique - Tapping
Understanding your Anger and Behaviour
The 'One Step at a Time Program' Individual sessions available if Groups are not running
** NDIS consumers welcome - Self Managed and Plan Managed
# CARER'S COUNSELLING -
** AASW - Professional Supervision Available
** Group Clinical Supervision available
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Where you are the expert in your life

24/7 mental health Support Services

Please note

We offer a 15 minute Meet & Greet so you can have a look around, because we understand going somewhere new, can bring on anxiety.
At your first appointment further information will be collected for suitability of service. Privacy and Confidentiality will be discussed, and if applicable a Service Agreement will been entered into.
10% GST is added to all services fees except for NDIS clientele.
* Reports for Court, TAC, and VOCAT are not provided at this service. Letters of attended sessions can be provided, if the consumer has been engaged within the sessions.