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 | Conduct disorders | Conflict Resolution | Coping with disability | 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

MACA – Level 2

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

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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.

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“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

Micah 6:8