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Duncan Morris is pictured. He is a man with glasses wearing a blue plaid shirt smiling in front of a green leafy hedge.

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 (Plan Managed) | 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 Peterson is pictured. A woman with blonde hair smiling, wearing a white embroidered blouse and black earrings, standing in front of a brick wall covered with green ivy.

Holly

CHILDREN’S THERAPY | WOMENS COUNSELLING | 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 (Plan Managed) | SCHOOL VISITS

Dip.Couns, ACA Level 1, CCAA. Hope Floats

  • Holly is the founder of Hope Floats and a registered ACA Counsellor with over 20 years of experience supporting young people, women, and children. Her person-centered approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity to thrive. Inspired by her own journey through mental illness, Holly offers a safe, non-judgmental space to pause, reflect, and grow—especially during life’s curveball moments.
    She works collaboratively to uncover inner strengths, shift perspectives, and foster meaningful change. Holly’s areas of interest include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, PMDD, perimenopause, parenting, and emotional regulation. Whether navigating friendship challenges or balancing work, life, and rest, her goal is to help clients rediscover hope and feel truly seen and heard.

  • Diploma in Counselling

    Training

    Seasons for Growth Grief and Loss Companion

    Tuning into Kids Facilitator

    Child Centred Play Therapy

    Working with Children and Adolescents: Clinical Interventions

    Professional Associations

    Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA)

    Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

Rachel Morris is pictured. A woman smiling outdoors, wearing glasses, a denim jacket, a black shirt, and a polka dot skirt, standing in front of green foliage.

Rachel

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY | CHILDREN’S THERAPY (THERAPEUTIC PLAY) | CONSULTATIONS | PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISION | WORKSHOPS | SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

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 (Plan Managed) | NGO | EAP | TAC

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

  • 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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