My name is Immanuel and I am an experienced, late-career counsellor and life coach. I have a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy. In the past I worked as a Mental Health Professional at Beyond Blue. I have experience supporting people with depression, anxiety , and addictions (AOD, gambling, pornography, workaholism). I have a particular interest in working with artists, writers, actors and people from the creative industries in general.I sit with you and really listen to whatever has brought you to counselling. Many people have never had the experience of being fully heard. In the absence of expectation or judgement, they often experience the after effects of this unburdening as a lightening and easing of the concerns and heaviness they carry. Drawing on what happens between you, the client, and myself from moment to moment, I seek to raise awareness of your strengths and assets, as well as of long-standing habits and false beliefs that may be getting between you and a more fulfilling life. We do this together using mindfulness, cognitive restucturing (CBT), and techniques from motivational interviewing, dialectical behaviour therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.. To facilitate this process I draw upon my life experience, and skills gained from years of counselling. I am registered for private health fund rebates, to reduce your out of pocket costs:Medibank Health Fund BupaAHMHCFAustralian Regional Health Group ( includes Police Health Fund, Emergency Services Health, Phoenix Health, St Lukes Health, GMHBA and CUA Health, Teachers Union Health and Westfund. )I am also affilliated as a clinician with four Employee Assistance Programs - Eudoxia, Acacia, Drake and Converge.  Please see my website for more information