Haven Counselling

Haven Counselling provides flexible hours, reasonable rates and a relaxed, comfortable environment. .


About me, Belinda O'Connell...

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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Belinda and I have been working in the health industry for the past 24 years. I have a background in nursing with both the public and private sectors and have worked with Lifeline as a telephone counsellor. With the experience gained from these roles, my counselling qualifications, working with clients in my private practice and through my own personal experiences I can identify with the challenges of day to day life and the dilemmas of unexpected events that come our way and understand the benefits that counselling can bring.


Haven Counselling...

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Going to see a counsellor may be a big step and you may feel scared, embarrassed or nervous. People of all ages and backgrounds see counsellors. If you feel like you might be ready to see if counselling can offer some help for you, Haven Counselling provides a gentle, safe environment in which you are able to talk in complete confidence without the fear of judgement or discrimination. Your needs and concerns will be heard and the utmost respect will be given.


Why see a counsellor...

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Some people may come to counselling to talk about problems they feel they are unable to discuss with family and friends. Some people come to counselling because they worry that their friends may be tired of hearing about a problem that is ongoing or unresolved. People may also seek counselling because they feel it can help to talk to someone independent, someone outside their circle of friends and family.


What to expect when working with me...

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At Haven Counselling, time is taken to work together to understand and explore the underlying cause of your presenting issues, not to just alleviate the symptoms, such as anger, anxiety or depression that can keep presenting unless the hidden cause/causes are worked through. Consultations are confidential and usually up to an hour in length. Frequency of consultations will depend upon severity of the problem presented and may be either short-term or long-term.

When you feel you are ready, call the number provided to speak with me for further information or to make an appointment. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Belinda O'Connell, Haven Counselling.


Qualifications

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Graduate Diploma in Counselling.
Advanced Cetrificate in Enrolled Nursing.