Our Team

Lyn is a well sought-after Christian Counsellor; she owns and manages Connections Healthcare Centre and Counselling and Psychology services across Perth. Lyn has over 32 years’ experience helping people through difficult and complex life circumstances. Lyn’s personal, professional experience and expertise brings a depth and richness to the therapeutic relationship/setting enhancing the outcomes achieved in individual, couples, and group therapy. 

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Lyn provides supervision and her love for teaching/training is evident whilst having the ability to carefully and compassionately engage and interact with the attendees. She also manages and coordinates Hope Alive Australia and New Zealand and is the vice president of International Hope Alive Counsellors Association. She has studied extensively and is best known for her work in neglect, abuse and all forms of pregnancy loss including abortion.

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Lyn also founded Pause Retreats—a nurturing space where women are welcome just as they are, to unplug, to just be, to recharge, and to reconnect to self and God. She finds it extremely beneficial and vital to take time out, to pause, to nourish her physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Lyn is continuing her journey while learning and growing in how to practice the presence of God, being still and hearing God’s gentle still voice.

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Lyn has been married for 44 years with two children and four grandchildren. She loves walking, jigsaw puzzles, hanging out with friends, family and playing with her grandchildren.

 

She has Diploma in Counselling, and provides individual and group supervision. Lyn is also a trainer and lecturer for organisational workshops and spiritual retreats. 

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Her clients and colleagues describe Lyn as very compassionate, genuine, insightful and is committed to helping people through life’s difficulties. Read what people are saying about Lyn.

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters.

 

To book an appointment, call us or  send a message. 

 

Kristy is passionate about people, their uniqueness and the journey that they are on. She has 16 years of experience as Psychologist and comes from an eclectic approach that is Christian and client centred. She provides a safe space for her clients to explore, discover, learn and grow through the difficulties that life brings; creating an environment to do so through her warmth, compassionate, and genuine interest to every individual.

 

She is zealous about working with families, in particular couples, parents, children, adolescents and young adults and holds a special interest in grief counselling, relationship counselling, challenges around change, impact of faith and reaching the person’s unique potential to live life to the fullest.

 

Kristy is a Registered Psychologist with postgraduate qualifications in Grief & Palliative Care Counselling, Counselling Bereaved Children, along with modules in Art & Expressive Therapy. She is a member of Australian Psychological Society (APS).

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters.

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Kristy is available at Yangebup on Mondays and Fridays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

Working towards her diploma in counseling, Kiana is very passionate about journeying with people as they grow to make positive change towards their goals. She hopes to eventually use her education to work with marginalized youth and young adults. Her love for Jesus often inspires her to bring encouragement and a listening ear to those who need it. She is often described as one who brings a warm, empathetic, and authentic presence. This as well as her varied experience in admin responsibilities makes her a lovely fit for working at Connections Counselling and Healthcare Centre.  

 

Her background includes a wide range of experience from overseas Christian missions to working in coffee/agriculture industries. Her favorite part of all of her past jobs has been building relationship with the people she meets along the way. She really enjoys the organizational aspect of reception/administration roles, but loves the relational aspect even more. 

 

When she’s not working or studying, Kiana is often going camping and hiking with her husband during the cooler months. As well as this, she loves serving as a young adult leader at the church she calls home. You’ll often find her catching up with friends over a cuppa during any spare moment she gets.

Vernadette has years of solid background in marketing with core in Search Engine Optimization, Website Content Management and Social Media Strategy driven with a foundation in mainstream Advertising.

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She is currently managing the digital marketing campaigns and implementing online strategies of Connections Counselling and Healthcare Centre, Hope Alive, and Pause Retreats across platforms.

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Before going into full digital marketing work, Vernadette was a Broadcast Producer for reputable Ad Agencies, Marketing Manager of a Global Recruitment Firm and was also a part-time College Instructor teaching Communication and Marketing subjects.

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To keep up with the fast-paced growth of  the digital marketing industry, she continues to attend online workshops and live events in the US, Austria, and Hongkong. She is a Google Analytics certified. Vernadette has Master’s degree in Business Administration with double major in Business Management and Communications.

Alicia is a registered Psychologist with seven years of substantial training with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing wide-range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, trauma, faith and spiritual, and personality disorders.

 

She is passionate about helping others work through the issues of day-to-day life and the challenges of battling mental health problems. Alicia exudes a warm, gentle and friendly nature. She takes a non-judgmental approach to therapy and believes it can help enhance anyone’s life, no matter where they are at.

 

Alicia has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Curtin University in Western Australia. She is a member of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

 

Alicia is available at Victoria Park on Mondays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

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Paul has 24 years of experience as a Psychologist. He has an authentic, gentle, patient, empathic, warm and calming nature that fosters a deepening sense of support, safety and engagement. He endeavours to meet people where they are at while at the same time helping them explore and reconnect with the ‘heart’ of the deeper unresolved and often hidden core issues that impact and undermine all aspects of their wellbeing.

 

He uses simple, down-to-earth language and examples that are very relatable in order to reduce the ‘mystery’ and complexity of unfamiliar conditions and concepts to enhance people's understanding and build their willingness to open up further to confront and deal with the ‘root’ and underlying inward causes of their presenting issues rather than remaining solely focused on the outward symptoms.

 

He has a unique ability to come alongside people in a respectful, nurturing and patient way in order to ‘walk with them’ at their pace in such a way that results in a greater depth and breadth of experiential exploration and understanding that contributes to positive change and healing that is more extensive, deeper and permanent.

 

Paul has extensive experience in working with offenders and victims of Child Sexual Abuse, individually and in group settings. He has worked within a number of prisons, male and female, co-facilitating various short and long term group treatment programs. Years of invaluable personal and shared experiences have engrained within him a humility and appreciation for the diversity of experiences that influence and often, unfortunately, result in unique outcomes and difficulties with problematic issues such as anger, addictions (of all types), self-harm, hopelessness, isolation, suicide, depression, anxiety, fear, trauma, self-worth and love, faith and fatigue to name but a few. He comes with a quiet confidence knowing that if he could be helped and healed from his brokenness to become a better and more balanced person, then anyone can be helped.

 

Paul is a Registered Psychologist and member of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He has a Bachelor of Psychology from ECU and a Bachelor of Business, Agriculture from Curtin. He has spent three years at Bible College. He was brought up on a broad acre farm where he worked for many years developing his practical hands-on approach to growing and fixing plants, livestock and machinery which he now continues in helping to grow and heal people.

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

 

Paul is available at Victoria Park on Tuesdays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

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Alison provides a safe space for you to unpack the concerns you are experiencing and gain the life skills you need for the life you want to lead.

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With vast experience in working with adults, youth, children and families, Alison brings a respectful and compassionate perspective and enjoys helping her clients find healthy perceptions of themselves.

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Alison has extensive work and volunteer work experience with multicultural urban and rural communities, both locally and interstate.

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Paired with her Psychology Honours and qualifications in Psychology and Social Services, she is well-equipped in providing evidence-based practice. She is deeply respectful of the background and needs of her clients and protective of the environment they need to receive healing. 

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Married for 38 years, mother and grandmother, Alison is a versatile practitioner and a skilled listener and communicator. 

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She is an Associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

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Alison is available at Victoria Park on Wednesdays, and at Yangebup on Thursdays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

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Matthew provides a sense of warmth in every interaction to ensure his clients feel comfortable and confident in journeying from where they are to where they want to be.

 

Having worked alongside clients from various backgrounds, abilities, and age groups, Matthew has a great desire to work and walk with people at their pace, meeting them where they are at. He has an ability to 'listen between the lines' and loves to unpack and untangle the complexities of life one step and one session at a time. Matthew has a heart for pairing clients with useful tools and strategies that equip them to thrive and successfully manage difficult moments as they arise. 

 

Matthew is a Provisional Registered Psychologist and member of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He has an Advanced Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Murdoch University. He has spent three years at Bible College and serves on the Board of Management which oversees the operations of the College.

 

Matthew is available at Victoria Park on Thursdays.

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

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Matthew is available at Victoria Park on Thursdays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

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Janine has a proven exemplary result in Christian counselling as she works for more than 12  years in a range of areas including trauma, abuse, addiction, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, identity and relationships. She has an integrative approach, according to individual needs, while working collaboratively, navigating through life’s difficulties across diverse cultural backgrounds.

 

She is warm, genuine and open, with a passionate and committed approach to facilitating hope and restoration of individual lives.

 

Janine has earned a Bachelor in Family Therapy, Master Counselling, Expressive Therapies in Sandplay and Symbol Work. She is a member of Australia Counsellors Association (ACA).

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

 

Janine is available at Victoria Park on Mondays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

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Ruth is a counsellor with over 12 years of experience working with young people, couples and families. She has worked in school and hospital settings, not-for-profit organisations and disability and mining sectors providing wellbeing and mental health support.

 

Ruth is warm, genuine and has a relational approach as a person-centred counsellor. She is passionate about mental health and wellbeing, working from an integrative and eclectic approach to best meet the person’s need.  Her compassionate and sensitive manner creates an environment in which people from all backgrounds feel safe, helping to enable them to process and find meaning in painful experiences, discovering new possibilities and resources, and developing a greater understanding and awareness in one’s sense of self. 

 

She provides counselling for young people, couples, and individuals in various areas, including grief and loss, trauma, relationships, identity, stress management, depression and anxiety.

 

Ruth holds qualifications in family therapy, psychotherapy and a Master of Counselling.  She is a registered counsellor with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Psychotherapy and Counselling Association of Australian (PACFA).

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

 

Ruth is available at Victoria Park on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

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Jarrick is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and finding ways to thrive. With over a decade dedicated to working in education, He has cultivated a deep understanding of the unique challenges young people face. He has experience that honed his ability to foster care built on trust and active listening. 

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Jarrick also has a passion for theology and extensive experience in pastoral care, working with people of all ages and backgrounds to navigate their spiritual lives. 

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He is passionate about helping individuals build resilience and hope. 

 

Jarrick provides support for those struggling with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and faith. He’s  here to listen, understand, and support individuals to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and engage in more fulfilling lives.

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

 

Jarrick is available at Victoria Park on Thursdays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

Gaston is a counsellor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families. He has extensive teaching experience in the fields of psychology, counselling and education. He has worked as a clinician in Australia and overseas in different settings including universities, agencies and private practice.

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Gaston provides support for young people, individuals and couples in different areas including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, relationships and stress management. He also has extensive experience in treating problem in gambling and its effects.

 

With a passion for faith and theology, Gaston is a registered Christian Counsellor and can offer counselling and guidance on spiritual issues. He is also an accredited clinical supervisor. Gaston can provide counselling in English and in Spanish.

 

Gaston was trained as a Psychologist in South America with a specific focus on CBT. He is also knowledgeable in Person Centred Psychotherapy and has a specialty in Positive Psychology. In Australia, he is registered as a clinical member with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Christian Counselling Association of Australia (CCAA).

 

Gaston received his PhD from Flinders University in South Australia, his research focused on the interaction of mental health, wellbeing and technology for young people. He also has an MBA and is a Senior Lecturer currently working as the Discipline Lead (Course Coordinator) for the Master of Counselling and the Master of Creative Arts Therapies at Murdoch University.

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters.

 

Gaston is available at Yangebup on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

Having journeyed through her own experiences of harm and trauma, Wendy has learned the crucial value of safety and respect within the therapeutic relationship.  She recognises the courage of her clients in choosing to face their pain, and honours them with dignity and a sense of empowerment within the sacred places they want to explore.  The path is not always easy to navigate, but Wendy is committed to walking alongside her clients with gentleness, patience, and compassion.

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She has helped clients work through issues of complex grief, loss, trauma, spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and domestic violence.  She is holistic in her approach and uses an eclectic range of therapeutic practices, including Narrative, Sand Tray, Psychodynamic, and Polyvagal techniques.

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Born in Malaysia, grown up in Australia, and being married to a German man for the last 15  years has shaped Wendy to be aware and sensitive to the diversity of cultures and backgrounds in society. 

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Wendy has a Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Counselling, a Masters of Counselling Practice, and a Certificate in Trauma Stress Studies.  She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association.

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Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

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Wendy is available at South Perth on Mondays and Thursdays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.

Denise has 23 years of extensive experience counselling children and working with families in need. As a woman of faith, Denise, with God, joins clients on their healing journey to assist them to discover, accept and find solutions to resolve what is impacting them or their families.

 

She is a genuine, resilient lady with a love and passion for working with children and families.

 

Denise has a Bachelor in Social Science, Graduate Diploma in Human Service and Master of Arts in Human Service Counselling. She is a member of Australia Counsellors Association (ACA).

 

Note:  We do not provide reports or letters. 

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Denise is available at South Perth on Fridays. To book an appointment, call us or  send a message.