Carmel Nielsen is a registered clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia [PACFA]. Her professional expertise spans therapeutic counselling, advocacy, crisis intervention, program development and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Her professional experience is further enhanced by a Bachelor of Applied Social Science ( counselling) and a Master of Education (Wellbeing and Inclusiveness), which together underpin her holistic and evidence-informed approach.

The Approach

Carmel brings a deep commitment to inclusive, person-centred care using evidence based and strength based modalities such as; cognitive behavioural therapy [CBT], brief psychodynamic therapy, trauma informed CBT and solutions-focused therapy. Carmel works with a broad scope of topics including emotion regulation, stress, motivation, trauma, self-concept and workplace challenges. The goal of the therapeutic process is to guide clients to manage their challenges, enhance their ability to cope and create better life opportunities.

Carmel has a special interest in the science of happiness, positive psychology, resilience training and trauma informed practise.

Carmel supports clients with;

• managing anxiety

• low mood

• stress management

• unresolved past trauma

• friendship and family relational difficulties

• self-esteem

• emotion regulation

• workplace stress

• grief and loss

• life transitions

• social skills training

• adolescent related challenges

• learning difficulties (including ADHD and specific learning disorder)

• parenting support

• NDIS self managed and plan managed

• Registered WorkSafe Victoria provider of counselling services