My happy place is the beach.
Pauline Ford
Counsellor
Pauline was born in South Africa and moved to Australia when she was 8 years old. Her happy place is the beach, and she also enjoys walking, hiking, and playing netball. She has been married for 30 years and has 3 children. Prior to working at Thryve Pauline worked for nine years in an alternative high school where some of the students faced challenges with learning and social engagement. Throughout her career as a counselor, she has worked and supported university students and refugees.
More About Pauline
Areas of Focus
Academic Performance | Adolescents | Anger Management | Anxiety | Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | Autism Spectrum Disorders | Christian Counselling | Conduct disorders | Conflict Resolution | Coping with disability | Couples Counselling | Employee Assistance Program | General Counselling | Grief and Loss | Impulsive Behaviours | Learning Difficulties | Personal Development | School Issues | School readiness | Self-Esteem and Self-Development | Teenagers | Workplace Issues
Accreditations
Member of the Australian Counselling Association – Level 2 (MAC Level 2)
Private Health Rebates
Pauline is approved with the following providers:
ARHG (including St Luke’s Health, Police Health, GMHBA, Emergency Services Health, Phoenix Health, see-u by HBF (previously CUA), AIA Health, Mildura Health, Teachers Union Health, Westfund, Teachers Health, Nurses & Midwives Health, UniHealth, Doctors Health Fund, HBF, and the Australian Defence Force Family Program via ARHG)
Please check with your private health provider to confirm whether your sessions with Pauline are eligible for a rebate before booking.
Patient Focus
Children | Teenagers | Adults | Older adults | People with disabilities | Culturally and linguistically diverse communities | Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Modalities
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Ericksonian | Gestalt | Narrative Therapy | Psychoeducation | Solution-Focused Therapy
Education
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
Certifications
Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Prepare & Enrich – Couples Program
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Please Note:
If you plan to claim a private health rebate, please ensure the counsellor you are booking with is approved by your private health provider. Coverage varies by counsellor and provider.
View private health information for Pauline in the ‘Private Health Rebates’ drop down on your left, on the About Us page, or contact our team if you’d like help confirming eligibility before booking.
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Pauline has always had a passion for connecting with people and listening to their stories. She finds joy in helping people explore their options and achieve their desired outcomes. In her work, she takes pleasure in sharing the load with individuals and supporting them through their challenges in life.