Public Health Practitioner & Mental Health Nurse Counsellor
Hi, I'm Jacqui. I am a Public Health Practitioner and lived experience Mental Health Nurse Counsellor. I have 25 years experience working in private practice, community health, hospitals and education. I established Nursing The Mind as I believe creating a culture of care is key to improving mental health in the community.
I provide counselling for a range of health issues including anxiety and depression, chronic illness, women's health (including Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain), youth mental health and trauma. My special interest area is institutional trauma; including medical, religious & workplace trauma.
A Master of Public Health informs my focus on person centred care, education, and advocacy. A focus on education is aimed at improving our mental health literacy. This helps to reduce stigma and create confidence for people to access the health supports they need.
I am registered with ACMHN, AHPRA, CCAA and PACFA. My services are outlined below.
Services available
I provide counselling, clinical supervision and courses. I also have a podcast on recovery from religious trauma called What The Church?!
Counselling
Onsite and online
Onsite sessions are available in Hampton and Ringwood North. Online sessions via Teams and after hours sessions available.
Fees & rebates
Sessions are $140 with payment via cash, direct debit or credit card.
Medicare rebates available with a Chronic Disease Management Plan.
GP referrals not required for full-fee services.
Clinical Supervision
Onsite and online
My approach to clinical supervision is to care for the carer and support supervisees to develop their professional practice and self-care strategies. I completed my supervision training with The Bouverie Centre. Onsite supervision is available in Hampton or Ringwood North.
Group supervision
I offer group supervision for one-off or ongoing support for teams working in the area of mental health and community care.
Supervision fees
Individual supervision $140
Group supervision $300 (max 6 people)
Training
Mental health First Aid training
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
The blended online course is well-suited to teams wanting to cater to people with a range of learning needs or availability.
Trauma-informed community care
I provide online and onsite training in how to create a culture of care in your workplace, team or community group. Sessions are tailored to your team's needs and availability, either 60 minutes or half-day. Contact me for a quote.
Workshops
Plant Therapy Workshop
Hosted by Nursing The Mind and In Bloom Horticulture, this 2-hour workshop weaves together principles of self-compassion and plant care to inspire much needed self-care.
Tamara Campbell from In Bloom Horticulture is an experienced horticulturist and created her business to share her knowledge and her passion for plants with her community.
I believe it is important to move beyond the medical model of mental health care to promote wellbeing. I love plants and look to the natural world for wisdom in improving wellbeing.
Tickets available here.
Podcast
What The Church?! is focused on improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm.
I interview people with a lived experience, and health and spiritual care providers who are committed to religious trauma recovery. Each person’s story improves our understanding of religious trauma, and their insights will empower us to deliver health and spiritual care in a safe and trauma-informed way.
What The Church?! believes breaking free from coercive religious practices is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of church communities. Join us for the conversation.