Breathe Counselling Perth


Breathe Counselling Perth

Practitioners at this location

Mr Neil Chisholm

Counsellor

Neil is an empathetic person-centred, counsellor. He is gentle and non-judgemental. He brings a wealth of counselling experience from numerous organisations and pastoral care contexts. He has a keen appreciation of the ever-changing life-span issues clients are navigating, especially in today’s complex environment. Neil employs a broad spectrum of counselling modalities tailored for the challenges and situations clients are experiencing and the desired outcomes. These include but are not limited to, person-centred therapy, CBT, narrative, life-cycle, Gottman, psychosexual and emotionally focused therapy. He has a calm and welcoming demeanour and seeks to build a collaborative counselling relationship springing from trust and respect. Neil’s hope is that each client comes to a unique and deep understanding of who they are and what they can bring to their situation and experiences. He is available for individual and couples therapy after hours most days and weekends.

Mrs Anu Matara

Counsellor

Anu is a Counsellor with a Postgraduate Degree in Transactional Analysis and has a background in education and teaching. She has worked in private practice, and as a volunteer counsellor for not-for-profit organisations. She has extensive experience supporting individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Her approach is geared towards assisting her clients to remove barriers and obstacles that are preventing fulfillment of life goals and desires. As a counsellor Anu is insightful and kind. She values authenticity and understands that connection and relationship heals. She’s known to bring a holistic approach to her practice, and tailors each therapeutic relationship to meet the clients’ unique needs. Anu has worked with people who’ve experienced anxiety, post-traumatic stress, abuse, identity issues and religious trauma. She’s especially passionate about assisting people who have experienced burn out and emotional exhaustion. Through her sensitive approach she’s helped her clients to find balance in all areas of life. Anu draws from her theoretical understanding as well as lived experiences as a migrant to Australia. Anu uses Transactional Analysis as the main modality in counselling and integrates Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to her practice. Anu is registered with PACFA.
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Mrs Jade Lim

Counsellor

Jade is an integrative, person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. She applies a range of appropriate therapeutic approaches in her practice according to the needs of her clients. In consideration of personal context and environment, Jade draws upon Gestalt, Emotionally Focused (EFT), Attachment styles, Trauma-Informed Practice and Narrative therapies. Building genuine rapport and strong alliances with her clients, Jade champions those she works with for the purpose of helping them reach their goals. With the basis of the psychodynamic approach, Jade uses creativity, imagery and visualisation to draw deeper into the client's experiences. Jade supports those suffering grief, loss and trauma. She has supported women from family and domestic violence and pre and post-pregnancy care. Jade values culture, diversity and inclusivity and has weaved her journey through the complexities of social and cultural issues in this evolving landscape. A parent of young adults, Jade is happy to share parenting highlights and experiences. After a significant history in operational and client services roles, Jade turned toward her passion and niche to support people in their mental health and well-being journeys. Jade also had years of experience volunteering in charities and local community organisations.
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mrs Sue Hooton

Counsellor

Sue is a person- centred counsellor offering after hours sessions to individuals in the Perth CBD. She has extensive experience and has for 15 years been providing support for individuals as they navigate challenging life experiences and diverse mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Her maturity and life experiences also enable insightful wisdom and knowledge into complex relational challenges in different seasons of life. Sue would describe her style of therapy as integrative. She incorporates various modalities of counselling into her practice such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Counselling and Solution Focused Therapy with a Strength-Based Approach. Sue believes it is important to establish an environment where clients feel supported and respected for their individuality and uniqueness. Her empathic and caring nature provides a warm environment where clients feel comfortable to share their struggles and personal concerns. As a therapist Sue values the importance of helping clients make the connection between their own 'inner' experience and their 'outer' environment- in the healing and restoration of past hurts and trauma. She has a passion for holistic healing integrating the body, mind and spirit in the journey of discovering emotional and psychological wellbeing.
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