CAROLYN A ROGERS - Our Reg. Clinical Counsellor

of Australia and mm: I have a Master of Counselling and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), both completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast (2019 & 2017). I have an ongoing interest in Mental Health and Neuroscience. I have completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for Suicide First Aid and hold both Blue & Yellow Cards.

Professional registration: I am recognised as a Reg. Clinical Counsellor [no.26456] with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and a member of the College of Counselling.
    

Post graduation I have over 1500 hours of client contact experience working in private practice, NGO's and the suicide post-vention space, with individuals, relationships and group work. I continue my professional development by completing ongoing training and supervision of my practice. 

I have also written and facilitated training for students and allied mental health professionals on informed, inclusive and affirming practice with gender & sexuality diverse clients. 

Prior to my tertiary training as a Counsellor, I worked for many years in management & people service roles which gave me many skills to bring to the therapeutic space, through an understanding of working with individuals from many backgrounds. I follow the ethical guidelines set by PACFA and further government legislation.  

 My area of research and continuing interest is investigating adults sexual-orientation identity utilising expressive arts therapy techniques.  As a student intern I worked with Transgender and Gender Diverse individuals on the Sunshine Coast. Unlike other counsellors who identify as "gay friendly", I have my own personal experience of questioning, concealing and disclosing my sexual-orientation identity to Self and others later in life which gives me a unique lived experience when 

working with LGBTQ+ clients .
I have a strong passion for supporting the mental health and well-being of our LGBTQ+ communities across Australia 

through providing online therapy. 

I also offer a LGBTQA+ Consultancy Service for the upskilling and further education of current and future allied mental health professionals in informed, affirming, inclusive and accepting practice with LGBTQA+ clients. 

The private me: I grew up on the mid north coast of NSW and have lived and worked across regional and city locations. After spending many years looking for the right place to put down more permanent roots, I moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2004. More recently I have moved to the Greater Brisbane area. Some of my favourite things include watching the sunrise or sunset over the water (or anywhere really) and the beautiful colours that are never the same each day. I love photography and catching the shot of the perfect wave hitting the rocks. I also love learning new things, catching up with friends and renovating my home.  My musical tastes range from ACDC to Kenny Rogers but I am a Bon Jovi tragic and P!nk is my favourite, I find that both artists lyrics and music to be inspirational.

  I look forward to meeting you and working with you to

 support your mental health well-being.