Professional
Experience
From Patient to Practitioner
A Journey of Transformation
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My path to becoming a drug and alcohol Counsellor is deeply intertwined with my own recovery journey. Years ago, I walked through the doors of a rehab as a client, battling my own demons and desperate for change.
Little did I know that this place would not only save my life but also become the launching pad for my future career.
During my time in treatment, I experienced firsthand the power of compassionate care and evidence-based approaches. I learned to confront my addiction, expose the truth and develop a healthier relationship with myself and my inner child.
The Counsellors who guided me through this process became my inspiration, showing me that recovery was possible and the choice to change was now mine.
As I progressed in my recovery, I felt a growing desire to give back and help others who were struggling as I once did. This calling led me back to the same rehab, but this time as an Addictions Counsellor.
My personal experience with addiction and recovery became my greatest asset, allowing me to connect with clients on a profound level and offer hope through my own story of transformation.
Qualifications
(Diploma in counseling)
As a counselor with both personal experience in addiction recovery and professional training, I bring a unique blend of empathic understanding and clinical expertise to my practice.
My lived experience allows me to employ genuine empathic understanding, a core principle of person-centered therapy, in my clinical work.
This experiential knowledge, integrated with the evidence-based practices I've learned through my diploma in counselling, enables me to establish a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients - a key factor in positive treatment outcomes.