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Duncan

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY | ANGER MANAGEMENT |
TRTP TRAUMA THERAPY | PROFESSIONAL COACHING, MENTORING & SUPERVISION

As a social worker, professional mentor and trauma counsellor, Duncan is passionate about equipping people to take their next step.

Duncan has more than 35 years experience working as a chaplain, social worker, caseworker, supervisor, manager and minister. This enables him to empathise and connect with people from a variety of backgrounds.

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Medicare | NDIS | NGO | EAP | VOFV

BSW, MHSM, AMHSW, AASW. Duncan Morris Mentoring and Coaching

  • Born in Quorn, South Australia I spent many of my early years on the road and found a home in the Northern Territory as my parents established a church there. My time in the Northern Territory moulded an innate love of the land, mechanics and people into me. It was through the observation of my parents as they cared for the community and served in The Salvation Army flying padre that I chose to leave my initial career as a mechanic and enter The Salvation Army Training College in Melbourne

    My time in The Salvation Army taught me the value of empathising and listening to people in all walks of life, and after serving as a minister in The Salvation Army and marrying Colleen, we made the especially difficult decision to branch out on our own in 1993.

    With two children and a wife to care for, I relocated to Geelong and I worked as a bus driver for Gull Airport Services. My love for people drew me to become a Funeral Chaplain for many years before leaving this to pursue a degree in Social Work. Since this time I have established myself academically and practically as a social worker, mentoring and working in various leadership positions within the Salvation Army Social Services in Geelong and later with the State Government in the Department of Human Services—first in Public Housing services and later including Disability Accommodation Services.

    In an effort to continue to help people, I have also completed training as a TRTP practitioner, which enables me to help clients work through trauma, anxiety and depression through mindfulness.

    In every situation, it is my desire to reach out to people and assist them in the changes and situations in their life to help them reach their potential.

    Due to my rich life experience, I am able to empathise and connect with people from a variety of backgrounds. Whether this is through supervision or a discussion about family dynamics, anger or other life issues, I am passionate about listening to people and assisting them in figuring out what their next step is.

  • Advance Diploma of Management – Australian Institute of Management – September 2012

    People Performance – DHS for managers – December 2010

    Provide Coaching and Motivation – DHS for managers – November 2010

    Masters of Human Services Management – Charles Sturt University (2008)

    Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training – Innovative Business Training (2005)

    Bachelor of Social Work – Deakin University (2002)

    Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Sociology) – Deakin University (2002)

    Salvation Army Officer Diploma: Completed in 1983 at the Salvation Army Training College, Parkville, Victoria, including Counselling

    Training

    The Richards Trauma Process – November 2017

    Train the Mentor – Mentors and Business International – January 2012

    Strength Based Solution Focused Training Course – Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (2007)

    Professional Associations

    Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

Holly

ACA Level 2 Under business name Hope Floats

CHILDREN’S THERAPY | WORKSHOPS | PARENTING SUPPORT

At Hope Floats, Holly is committed to fostering emotional well-being. Whether working with young people to address anxiety, or supporting individuals through the complexities of grief and loss. Holly brings warmth, professionalism, and understanding to each therapeutic relationship, helping clients build resilience and discover coping strategies to navigate life’s difficulties. With many years experience working in schools, community organisations and churches, Holly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to support others in challenging times.

NDIS | SCHOOL VISITS

  • Hello! I’m Holly. I am the founder of Hope Floats, and a qualified registered ACA Counsellor. I aim to give a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space for growth.  My approach is person-centered, empathetic and authentic.

    I believe that every person has the capacity to not just survive but thrive. 

    With over 20 years of experience working with young people in various roles. I am dedicated to helping individuals. My passion especially lies in supporting women and children. I love to discover and draw out people’s unique strengths and inner resources. Working together to activate skills, shift perspectives, and help to create positive change.

    I believe that healing happens when people feel truly seen and heard.

    My journey as a counsellor was inspired by my own experiences with mental illness. Life can often throw curveballs. My aim in these ‘curveball moments’ is to offer clients a space to pause, reflect, and to process.

    I am especially interested in children, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, PMDD, Perimenopause and parenting.

    My ultimate goal is for a client to be encouraged. To find the strength to pivot when needed, and to help rediscover hope if it’s been lost. 

    We have the ability to master what seems impossible.

    I am able to assist people with a variety of life experiences, including:

    • General Counselling

    • Women

    • Children

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Grief and Loss

    • Parenting

    • Work/Life/Rest balance

    • Friendship Challenges

    • Emotional Regulation

    • Seasons for Growth Companion

  • ACA Level 2

Colleen

Dip.Min, BSW, PgC. TCP, MICD , MHSW, AASW

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY | SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

As the founder of Watersedge Counselling, Colleen has worked with the Geelong community for 27 years. She is a licensed counsellor and clinical supervisor, and her rich experience includes working with couples, women’s services, AOD, and in various ministry roles.

  • I am a local girl born in Geelong, and while I wear the blue and white stripes with pride, it hasn’t been without transition.

    In my early years, my settled, predictable life changed when my parents made the decision to relocate to Melbourne where they entered The Salvation Army Training College for Officers in Melbourne. For the next 27 years I relocated every 1 to 2 years—a different house, school, and community with it's own unique history and culture.

    As a child, it was always exciting and even a relief to relocate. I learnt that if life wasn't so good where I was, I could always look forward to starting over in the next place.

    On the other hand, these transitions also meant that I had to let go of friends and make new ones. I was shy and fearful by nature, so I frequently felt alone and unsure of myself. I had to draw heavily on the support of my family and my own inner resources to cope with this changing landscape that was my life.

    It was in the unique culture of The Salvation Army church that I felt safe and learnt to thrive. Within this context my values and beliefs were formed and nurtured—in particular, the uniqueness and value of every person and the desire to help people grow and reach their potential.

    Music and the church were my two loves. I initially pursued a career as a music educator, completing a Degree in Music at Adelaide University before relocating to Tasmania's East Coast to pursue a teaching career. At 23 years of age, I followed in my parent’s footsteps, and entered training to become a Salvation Army Officer. For the next 7 years I had leadership opportunities throughout city and country Victoria and South Australia.

    In 1989 I married Duncan and together we continued to fulfil leadership responsibility for The Salvation Army.

    As I transitioned from being a single professional to a married woman juggling family and career, I became severely depressed, retreating into myself, and struggling to cope with the daily needs of my family.

    This life crisis was the impetus for significant change and growth in my life. Leaving the safety of The Salvation Army I relocated to Geelong with my family in 1993 to recover and make a new beginning.

    I have reinvented myself many times over: youth and women's pastor, funeral celebrant, housing worker, manager of a mental health service, forensic drug and alcohol counsellor, and family therapist.

    I have a rich and diverse experience that enables me to empathise with a broad range of people.

    My greatest achievement is a strong and happy marriage relationship to my best friend and two beautiful daughters who are a constant source of inspiration and joy.

    My own rich life experience, as well as my extensive training and study in counselling  means that I can help you if you’re struggling.

  • Qualifications

    Masters of Social Science in Family Therapy

    Graduate Diploma of Social Science in Family Therapy

    Graduate Certificate in Dual Diagnosis

    Bachelor of Counselling

    Certificate of Mental Health

    Training

    Masters in Family Therapy, Swinburne University – Completed December 2010

    Graduate Diploma of Family Therapy, Williams Rd., Therapy Centre – Completed December 2007

    Graduate Course in Mental Health, Canberra University – Completed March 2012

    Graduate Course in Dual Diagnosis – Completed December 2008

    Spiritual Formation Course: Wellspring Centre, Ashburton, Vic. 2004

    Bachelor of Counselling: University of New England, Armidale, NSW – Completed December 2003

    Telephone Counselling, Lifeline – 2002

    Salvation Army Officer Diploma: Completed in 1983 at the Salvation Army Training College, Parkville, Victoria, including Counselling

    Professional Associations

    Australian Association of Family Therapy, AAFT. No.C2041 (Clinical membership)

    Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, PACFA, No.21611 (Clinical membership)

Rachel

Dip.Min, BSW, PgC. TCP, MICD , MHSW, AASW Rachel Morris Counselling

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY | CHILDREN’S THERAPY (THERAPEUTIC PLAY) | CONSULTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION | WORKSHOPS

Geelong born and bred, Rachel is a mental health social worker and International and Community Development Practitioner.

Her nearly two decades of experience include working with children, teens, and vulnerable communities in remote northern Australia, school chaplaincy, church ministry, community development work, and running an NGO.

Rachel believes in the intrinsic worth and dignity of all people, no matter their background, diagnoses, culture, beliefs, gender, sexual orientation or stage of life. She is committed to creating safe spaces for people to heal and thrive.

NDIS | NGO | EAP | TAC

  • Throughout my life I have experienced chronic illness and the impact of mental ill health – but I’ve also experienced the power of healthy community and support from therapists. These experiences motivated me to become a therapist, allowing me help people navigate the hills and valleys of life.

    As a practitioner, I have been given incredible opportunities to learn from First Nations Youth in the Northern Territory. I have also worked alongside asylum seekers and refugees in Victoria and facilitated community programs for people across the Geelong region. For 6 years I directed the charity Hope Movement and travelled throughout Victoria, speaking at schools, festivals and churches about mental health, seeking support, and suicide prevention.

    I have also worked alongside The Salvation Army in Geelong to direct a mental health program for young people. Through this, I partnered with schools to provide consultation, implement short term resilience programs, and provide referrals.

    Approaches:

    I have a Client-Centred approach, which is based upon the person’s needs and preferences. I utilise approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Psycho Education, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Relaxation Strategies, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Work and Skills Training (e.g. parenting skills, social skills, coping skills). I also utilise Social and Emotional learning curriculums and the Zones of Regulations curriculum in my work.

    I am able to assist people with a variety of life experiences, including:

    • Trauma

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Stress and burnout

    • Grief and Loss

    • Chronic illness

    • Abuse

    • identity exploration

    • Social skills

    • Emotional regulation

    • Community connection,

    • Relationships

    • Work/Life/Rest balance

    • Parenting strategies.

    What can I provide?

    Counselling (Therapy) for people of all ages (ages 4 +)

    Therapeutic Play sessions

    Parent / Guardian consults

    Supervision for Social Workers

    Consults for businesses, community organisations, churches and schools

    Workshops for businesses, community organisations, churches and schools

    EAP counselling

    NDIS Counselling (Self / Plan managed plans)

    Counselling and support for Children in the Child Protection System

    EAP Counselling

    Transport Accident Commission

    I have experience working with:

    Indigenous Communities

    Asylum seekers and refugees (CALD communities)

    The hearing impaired and interpreters

    Primary and Secondary Schools

    Communities in disadvantaged suburbs

    LGBTQIA+ community

    Church communities

    Neurodivergent young people

  • Bachelor of Social Work

    Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Child Play

    Masters in International and Community Development

    Diploma of Christian Ministry

    Professional Associations

    Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

    Mental Health Social Worker (MHSW)

    Medicare Provider

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