I'm Carmela, a qualified holistic Counsellor who believes deeply in the power of compassionate connection. With years of experience supporting individuals and organisations across the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, and beyond, I've discovered that healing happens when you feel truly seen and understood.

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My approach is warm, respectful, and deeply empathic because I believe your counselling journey should be entirely yours to own. I blend carefully selected Western and Eastern therapeutic practices to honour both your mind and body, creating a personalised path that resonates with your unique needs and circumstances. Together, we'll navigate life's challenges with wisdom, gentleness, and hope.

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Interventions & Methods Used:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Trauma-Focused ACT

• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

• Somatic Experiencing (Mind-Body connection)

• Root Cause Therapy

• Energy Therapy - Reiki (Usui Natural System of Healing)

• Conscious Connected Breathwork

• Mindfulness-based CBT

 

Mental & Emotional Health areas:

• Depression, Anxiety

• Anger management

• Trauma

• Addiction

• Grief and loss

• Stress management

• Divorce and separation

• Chronic disease and lifestyle choices

• Work-related difficulties - job stress, transition and workplace issues

• Sleep disturbance

• Self-esteem, self-worth

• Spiritual understanding and development ​

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Formal Qualifications, Certifications and Training

• Bachelor of Social Science

• Diploma Holistic Counselling

• Somatic Experiencing

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety & Depression

• Trauma-Focused for ACT

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Trauma

• Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT)

• Reiki Master | Teacher (Usui Shiki Ryoho method)

• Root Cause Therapy (Level 1 & 2)

• Mindfulness Facilitator

• Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator