Internal Layers
Counselling
A place for navigating life's challenges with confidence
I want to provide a space to explore who you are whilst feeling safe and heard. I want to hear your story and your truth.
In this safe space, we can explore your wants, desires, goals and values whilst inviting other perspectives.
Together, we will have conversations about your stories and narratives and work collaboratively to explore new pathways forward.
You can embrace your true inner self and learn to understand who you are, placing the utmost importance and value upon your relationship with YOU.
You can develop healthy boundaries by learning about your stressors and triggers.
The more we explore, the more you learn about you, we can define and develop goals that align with your life.
The more you learn about you, the more you can harness and grow inner peace whilst achieving healing and personal growth.
Our past experience need not define us, they can be the stepping stones to explore, grow, recovery and heal.
You can become the best version of yourself that is defined only by YOU.
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This is your journey and I believe the more you learn and understand yourself, the more you will learn to accept and love exactly who you as you are.
Who am I?
Hi, I am Darlene.
I’ve seen things.
I’ve seen a little.
I’ve seen a lot.
I’ve seen enough.
This drives me, inspires me & releases me.
Everyone has a unique journey in life and I want to walk alongside yours, to support you, to encourage possibilities and to create a space for healing.
We are made up of many parts, who we were, where we have been to who we are and where we have landed, all that makes up the sum of who we are.
Let us cross those terrains, gently open the wounds & respond with healing and growth.
I have experienced life as a daughter, a grandchild, a partner, a wife, a mother, a worker, a friend, a sister, a confidant. I have seen the darker side of life and returned. I built walls that I learned to dismantle and open myself to this challenging thing called life.
I see it as a privilege to hear your story, to support your navigation and journey and to listen as you take steps forward to love and embrace all aspects of you.
Experience
My training and education has been about people.
Understanding people and their behaviours, exploring goals and motivations, which has led me to where I am now as a Certified Practising Counsellor.
Over time, I have amassed a toolkit of experience and expertise in people development, mental health counseling and positive development.
I am committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices.
Qualifications
Certified Practising Counsellor
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Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Counselling
Trauma-Informed Care
Psychological First Aid
ASIST Suicide Training
MARAM Beginner & Intermediate Training
Certificate in Meditation Teaching
Diploma in Leadership & Management
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Call
Location: Langwarrin (servicing online via telehealth)
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Call or text, I am happy to offer "free" 15 minutes to chat and open the conversation.