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Afters Hours by Request

COUNSELLING - COACHING - SUPERVISION

Practical Support for Leadership, Life & Mental Wellbeing

Leadership

Nobody teaches you how to lead people before they hand you the job. I work with leaders to build the clarity, confidence and support to lead well, with a particular focus on leaders in the helping professions.

NEW TO LEADERSHIP

MANAGING PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE

DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

TEAM CULTURE

LEADERSHIP BURNOUT

Life

For when something isn't working and you want it to be different. We start with what you want instead, then work out the steps to get you there.

OVERWHELM

SELF CONFIDENCE

GOALS, HABITS, & CHANGE

CAREER AND WORK STRESS

COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIPS

Wellbeing

For when you're struggling and need to understand what's going on. We start with a thorough assessment, then build a plan that fits you and your life.

ANXIETY

DEPRESSION

BURNOUT

TRAUMA

GRIEF & LOSS

About Me

25 Years of Helping People Find a Way Forward

I'm Shelley Parkin, a Social Worker, Executive Master Coach and Clinical Supervisor with more than 25 years in human services. Whether you're here for your leadership, your life or your mental wellbeing, you'll get warm, practical support and a clear plan for what comes next.

HOW I CAN HELP

Three Ways to Work With Me

Counselling

A safe, supportive space to make sense of what you're going through and find your way forward.

Coaching

Focused, practical sessions to get clear on what you want and take the steps to make it happen.

Supervision

Reflective professional supervision for practitioners and leaders in the helping professions.

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Courses and Workshops

New Courses Coming Soon

I'm currently developing a range of courses and workshops across leadership, life and mental wellbeing. Join the waitlist to be first to hear when they open. You can also put your hand up to be a beta tester, with early access in exchange for your honest feedback

Practical Support for Leadership, Life and Mental Wellbeing.

29 / 120 Bloomfield Street

Cleveland QLD 4163

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Please Note: We are unable to provide crisis services. If you need urgent help, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

We value diversity and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming space for all people.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, the Quandamooka People, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We recognise the enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to land, culture, and community.

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