What is counselling?
Counselling is a therapeutic relationship formed on the basis of counsellor and client it’s both professional and intentional. We work together to discuss what’s concerning you at this point in time. We will not give you advice or offer solutions but work with you to understand yourself fully and discover your own inner resources, We set goals to help you treat your issue or issues and hopefully make some positive changes that will lead to making your life a little bit easier. You are always in control and the expert on what’s best for you at all times. The counsellor’s role is to make the counselling process both safe and supportive.
Meet our Counsellor
Samantha G Long
Samantha worked in the banking and telecommunication industries for over 25 years where she developed a passion for face to face customer service and discovered she had a heart for people in extra need. Since then Samantha has completed studies to become a qualified Counsellor / Psychotherapist and Mindset Coach. In addition to this Samantha has completed a Cert IV in Mental Health Gambling, is a qualified facilitator of the Prepare/Enrich relationship program as well as working as an EAP counsellor for BetSafe Pty Ltd and currently works as a Helpline operator for Parents Beyond Breakup. Samantha continues to study to keep in touch with the latest developments including regular courses with the Mental Health Academy, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and Australian Counselling Association.
Samantha strongly believes a healthy mind leads to a healthy body and that there is great value in the therapeutic relationship between a counsellor and their client.
Samantha uses evidence based and solution focused methods to help you achieve positive outcomes.
Samantha will work together with you to find an approach that works just for you. Samantha is very happy to see you face to face or via video link across the internet or by phone. These options may suit those who are geographically challenged or time poor, who can’t get time off work or find a baby sitter or if you just can’t leave the house. These alternatives provide access to counselling and coaching help when you need it the most and from the comfort of your own home or office.
Samantha has helped many others in their personal challenges and she would be very happy to hear from you whatever age or stage in life you are.
Samantha is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), the Mental Health Academy (MHA) and International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is held accountable by these organisations to meet ongoing professional development requirements and is required to abide by their Code of Ethics to ensure her clients receive professional care at all times. Samantha is also registered with Psychology Today and the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
