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Louise Friend

Meet Louise
 

I have  over 20 years of experience in counselling, working for community and health organisations, in areas such as grief, loss, trauma and bereavement.  I have also worked with people whose lives are affected by dementia, mental health issues, disability, chronic and life limiting illnesses. 

 

Some of the organisations I have worked for include NSW Health Palliative Care, for the Bereavement Counselling Service, Carer Gateway Counselling Service, Dementia Australia and the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement.   

I provide specialist grief clinical supervision for therapists in the areas of grief, loss and dementia, ensuring my supervisees have a supportive space to discuss their work, receive guidance and enhance their skills in supporting their clients. I am a member of the College of Supervisors (Australian Counselling Association).   ​ 

 

I am also a qualified trainer and assessor and have developed and presented workshops for many not-for-profit organisations.  I have also taught at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) and delivered the Graduate Certificate Course in Bereavement Counselling & Interventions for the Australian Centre of Grief and Bereavement.

Therapeutic approach 

What I offer you

A safe and respectful space

I provide trauma informed counselling that recognises and responds to the effects of trauma on individuals.  ​

Benefits of trauma informed counseling:

  • Emotional Safety: I work in partnership with my clients, fostering mutual respect and trust with a focus on my clients' safety and stabilisation. 

  • Empowerment: My clients regain a sense of control and autonomy, crucial for healing by emphasising their strengths

  • Healing and Resilience: I help clients to build coping strategies and resilience to manage trauma-related symptoms for long term growth.

Person centred care

I provide person-centred care which focuses on providing individualised support that respects and responds to the unique needs, preferences, and values of my clients.


Benefits of person-centred care: I work in partnership with my clients, fostering mutual respect and trust with a focus on my clients' safety and stabilisation. 

  • Empathy & Compassion: I provide a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental environment where clients can express their grief freely and at their own pace.

  • Responsive to change: I recognise that grief is not a linear process and I respond to the changing nature of grief over time.

  • Respect for Individuality: I prioritise each client's individual choices and preferences, allowing them to have control over their care and grieving process. 

An integrative approach

As an integrative counsellor I am able to provide a versatile approach, that can adapt to the diverse needs of my clients.​​

Benefits of an integrative approach:

  • Holistic Care: Addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioural and spiritual needs of my clients' well-being.

  • Tailored Approach: Uses the most effective models and techniques for each of my clients, improving the chances of successful outcomes.

  • Adaptability: Easily adapts to the changing needs and progress of my individual clients.​

 
Below are some of the counselling and grief models which I am trained and experienced in, and which I may draw upon, in collaboration with my clients:

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy 

  • Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy

  • Continuing Bonds Model

  • Dual Process Model of Coping With Grief

  • Emotional Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

  • Existential Therapy 

  • Gestalt Therapy

  • Meaning Reconstruction Model

  • Narrative Therapy

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Bookshelves

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Graduate Certificate in Bereavement Counselling & Interventions

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) 

Certificate IV in Training & Education

Diploma in Counselling & Communication

Level 4 Member - Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

​ACA Registered Supervisor - College of Supervisors https://www.theaca.net.au/

 

​​Certified Bereavement Practitioner - Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement

https://www.grief.org.au

ACA Member College of Supervisors
ACA Level 4 Accredited
Certified bereavement practitioner

Fees and Rebates

 

Individual Counselling - $160.00 – 1 hour session – for face to face or zoom sessions. 

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I can provide some private health fund rebates including:  AHM, Bupa, Medibank, HCF and ARHG.

Please check with your provider to see if you can claim for your counselling sessions. 

ahm rebate
ARHG rebate
Bupa rebate
HCF rebate
Medibank rebate

Sydney Clinic Space

311/410 Elizabeth Street,

Surry Hills,

Eastern Suburbs

NSW 2010

M: 0490 422779 

E: louisefriendcounselling@gmail.com

LGBTQIA+ inclusive service

Louise Friend acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians.  I pay my respect to Edlers past, present, and future and I am committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Louise Friend values diversity and I am committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status or gender identity.

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