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, 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 client’s readiness to break free from old and limiting behaviours.
Qualifications
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Counselling
EMDR Level 1 & 2
Foundation level Resource Therapy
ASSIST Suicide Prevention
Certificate in Group Facilitation
Associations
Member of the 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, 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 client’s readiness to break free from old and limiting behaviours.
Qualifications
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Counselling
EMDR Level 1 & 2
Foundation level Resource Therapy
ASSIST Suicide Prevention
Certificate in Group Facilitation
Associations
Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
EMDR Association of Australia Full Member
Get to know Nick
Nick is an experienced mental health practitioner, with extensive training in counselling, psychotherapy, social work and mindfulness. He specialises in treating stress, anxiety and depression but also has experience in the treatment of relationship issues, problem gambling and drug and alcohol addiction. Having worked with a wide range of people, including youth, adolescents and families, he is well equipped to support his clients in responding effectively to a wide range of life’s challenges.
After experiencing stress and anxiety first-hand, Nick understands how it can significantly affect the many different areas of life. This personal experience has fostered a passion for helping others and enabled him to confidently lead projects to help break the stigma of mental health.
Although therapy can feel somewhat daunting at first, Nick’s empathic and caring nature will ensure that you feel safe and comfortable in expressing your concerns. Nick believes strongly in the therapeutic relationship formed between therapist and client. His professionalism will ensure that your best interests are kept at heart, whilst acknowledging your goals for the counselling sessions. His ambition is to work closely alongside you to achieve relief from your concerns, enabling you to live a more fulfilling life.
Qualifications:
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Health Sciences
DBT Training for Borderline Personality Disorder
ASSIST Suicide Prevention
Associations
Member of the Australian Association of Australian Social Workers (AASW)
After experiencing stress and anxiety first-hand, Nick understands how it can significantly affect the many different areas of life. This personal experience has fostered a passion for helping others and enabled him to confidently lead projects to help break the stigma of mental health.
Although therapy can feel somewhat daunting at first, Nick’s empathic and caring nature will ensure that you feel safe and comfortable in expressing your concerns. Nick believes strongly in the therapeutic relationship formed between therapist and client. His professionalism will ensure that your best interests are kept at heart, whilst acknowledging your goals for the counselling sessions. His ambition is to work closely alongside you to achieve relief from your concerns, enabling you to live a more fulfilling life.
Qualifications:
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Health Sciences
DBT Training for Borderline Personality Disorder
ASSIST Suicide Prevention
Associations
Member of the Australian Association of Australian Social Workers (AASW)
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