Meet Phil

Counsellor, Mentor and Clinical DeBriefer

Areas of Interest

Mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan
Crisis intervention, suicide prevention and emotional regulation
Neurodivergence, including Autism and ADHD
Family systems and trauma-informed care
Domestic and family violence identification and support
Frontline psychological first aid and peer support
Psychosocial education and reflective practice
Community-based and pre-hospital care
Therapeutic communication and boundary setting

Registration and Accreditations

Registered Paramedic – AHPRA
Student Member – PACFA
NSW Working with Children Check – Current
NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner – Self-assessed Proficient
MR Driver’s Licence
Psychological First Aid and Suicide Risk Assessment trained

Qualifications and Certificates

Master of Counselling (In Progress) – Torrens University
Graduate Diploma of Psychology – Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Paramedic Practice – University of Tasmania
Diploma of Pre-Hospital Care – NSW Ambulance
CSA100: Child Safety – Charles Sturt University
Recognising Domestic and Family Violence – NSW Health
Advanced Psychological First Aid in the Workplace
Essential Pain Management – 2024
NSW Ambulance Elevate Management Development Program – 2025
Workplace Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Safety

With over 18 years working as a frontline paramedic, Phil brings genuine understanding and lived experience to his work as a counsellor. Completing his Master of Counselling and holding a background in psychology, Phil supports adolescents and adults with care, empathy, and a grounded, trauma-informed approach.

Phil understands that life can feel incredibly heavy at times—especially when you're overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or unsure of how to move forward. Whether you're navigating everyday struggles, going through a period of uncertainty, or carrying the deeper weight of stress or past trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. Phil offers a calm, supportive presence and walks alongside you with genuine care, empathy, and understanding—creating a space where you can feel safe, heard, and gently supported toward healing and clarity.

How Phil Can Support You:

Individual Counselling – Thoughtful, person-centred support for adolescents and adults navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief or life transitions.
Clinical Debriefing – A safe, understanding space for emergency services, healthcare, and community workers to talk through tough experiences, reduce burnout, and strengthen resilience.
Supervision & Reflective Practice – Encouraging support to help make sense of complex situations, manage stress, and build resilience
Crisis Support & Emotional Regulation – Evidence-based strategies to manage overwhelming emotions, cope with trauma exposure, and restore balance

Phil’s many years in crisis response mean he truly gets what it’s like to carry heavy emotional loads. His counselling style is:

Warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental
Collaborative and down-to-earth
Rooted in strengths-based, person-centred care
Informed by evidence based practical skills

Whether you're a teen navigating life’s pressures, an adult needing space to reflect, or a professional processing a challenging event—Phil offers a calm, confidential space where you’ll feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way.