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Membership Level: Level 2

Health Fund Rebate: No

Services

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Disability
• NDIS
• Personal Issues
• Trauma
• Youth

Registered Counsellor

Douglas Bowles

Languages Spoken:

English

Tele-Counselling Online

I have been working in one capacity or another within the mental health field for 20 years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Science (Behavioural Studies) and a Master's degree in Counselling. My aim as a counsellor is to help my clients achieve an outcome of being their best possible self. I am person centred and utilise a number of methods all focused on a humanist perspective.

Contact Details:

0742113488
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