About Us 

Hi, my name is Cheryl, and welcome to Steps To Hope Counselling. I am a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse.

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I have been a Mental Health Nurse for close to 30 years, working in Australia and the UK with adults & the more mature age group. I have long believed that individuals deserve the opportunity to work towards their best life. It is a privilege to be a part of that journey, working collaboratively to help you achieve that goal.

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My Qualifications:

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* Bachelor of Nursing (Post Grad Cert in Mental Health): Monash      University

* MSc of Nursing: Monash University

* MSc of Healthcare Leadership: University of Birmingham (UK)

* NHS Leadership Academy Award in Senior Healthcare leadership:

  University of Birmingham (UK)

* MSc in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (as part of my MSc Nursing)

* Clinical Supervision Masterclass – Centre for Mental Health Nursing

* Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which I have been trained in and using for 20+ years

* Graduate Diploma of Counselling: Applied College of Applied Professions

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I have formal training in clinical supervision & many years’ experience providing clinical supervision to others. It is an area I promote in, and honestly believe having clinical supervision regularly myself, has helped me develop both personally and professionally during my nursing career.

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