Verity holds a Social Science (Counselling) degree and has experience counselling adult clients through a range of issues. She has had a range of experience in the mental health sector, such as family violence, crisis and trauma counselling, and counselling for addictions, in particularly gambling, alcohol and drugs. In addition to this, Verity holds a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution and is accredited by the Attorney-General’s Department to provide mediation services to separated parents in relation to children’s matters. As a mediator, Verity provides a safe platform for separated parents to discuss their children’s needs and develop a mutually agreeable parenting plan. In this service, as in her counselling practice, Verity provides a non-judgemental approach and a belief that her clients have the ability to change their lives in a positive way. In both counselling and mediation, Verity aims above all to empower her clients, and support them to find ways to make meaningful change. Verity provides counselling to adults for a variety of needs.