Get to know Shannon
Shannon is the founder of Create Balance Psychotherapy & Counselling. He is an experienced and registered mental health social worker, psychotherapist and counsellor, with the knowledge and skills to assist you through life’s difficulties. He has worked in the public and private sector, helping many individuals, families and children. He is passionate about empowering people to transform their lives and break free from limiting beliefs and behaviours.
Shannon, like many of us, has been through personal challenges and understands the difficulties that life can present. He has a unique ability to assist clients to gain insight into their underlying causes of issues, creating opportunities to transform and heal at a deep level. He is committed to every therapeutic relationship that unfolds between him and the people accessing therapy at his practice.
Shannon has completed extensive training in counselling, psychotherapy, social work, EMDR, photobiomodulation/ laser therapy, mindfulness and Qi Gong. All of these healing modalities have equipped him with the skills and knowledge to be able to assist others through life's challenges.
From the first meeting with Shannon you will know that you’re in great hands, due to his calm and confident approach. You will feel heard and understood and know that he genuinely cares for you. Shannon believes that deep personal growth comes from the therapeutic relationship formed between the therapist and client, together with the right therapeutic approach for the clients concerns.
Qualifications & Certifications
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Counselling
EMDR Level 1 & 2
Certified Laser Therapist
Auricular Methods in Psychology (CIAM)
Somatic & Emotional Auricular Therapy (CIAM)
Foundation level Resource Therapy
ASSIST Suicide Prevention
Certificate in Group Facilitation
Associations
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
EMDR Association of Australia Full Member
Shannon, like many of us, has been through personal challenges and understands the difficulties that life can present. He has a unique ability to assist clients to gain insight into their underlying causes of issues, creating opportunities to transform and heal at a deep level. He is committed to every therapeutic relationship that unfolds between him and the people accessing therapy at his practice.
Shannon has completed extensive training in counselling, psychotherapy, social work, EMDR, photobiomodulation/ laser therapy, mindfulness and Qi Gong. All of these healing modalities have equipped him with the skills and knowledge to be able to assist others through life's challenges.
From the first meeting with Shannon you will know that you’re in great hands, due to his calm and confident approach. You will feel heard and understood and know that he genuinely cares for you. Shannon believes that deep personal growth comes from the therapeutic relationship formed between the therapist and client, together with the right therapeutic approach for the clients concerns.
Qualifications & Certifications
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Counselling
EMDR Level 1 & 2
Certified Laser Therapist
Auricular Methods in Psychology (CIAM)
Somatic & Emotional Auricular Therapy (CIAM)
Foundation level Resource Therapy
ASSIST Suicide Prevention
Certificate in Group Facilitation
Associations
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
EMDR Association of Australia Full Member
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for a confidential discussion about how our therapists can assist you in your current situation.
for a confidential discussion about how our therapists can assist you in your current situation.