About us
At Aspire Wellness and Psychology we are passionate about social justice, diversity and human rights. We provide inclusive, empathic, creative, trauma informed, evidence based services to support the wellbeing and psychological health of individuals and families.
We believe that you are the expert of your experience and we honour your choices and individuality. In our counselling and training we strive to work collaboratively to create an environment that enables growth, recovery, resilience, personal development and capacity building.
Our ethos is that change and hope are always possible and we will walk beside you as you make the transformations that are important to you in your life.
Our core values
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There is always hope, which leads to new possibilities
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Nothing is permanent
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Change is possible
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You are the expert of your experience
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Everyone has the right to be and feel safe
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Celebrate diversity, embrace difference
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Lifelong learning enables new opportunities and perspectives
Niclés Bestel
Clinical Psychologist and Practice Director
Niclés is a clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working in a variety of counselling, community mental health and school wellbeing settings.
Niclés has a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She is trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, internal family systems therapy., cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based therapies and dialectical behaviour therapy,
Nicles provides individual counselling for adults, adolescents and children with a range of support needs including trauma, dissociation, depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, psychosis, self-harm, grief and loss, relationship issues, and life transitions. She works with adolescents who are experiencing bullying, identity issues, challenges with social skills, self-esteem issues, self-harm, school refusal, anxiety and depression.
Niclés sees clients on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with after hours availability.
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Bianca Evans
Counsellor, Trainer, Supervisor, Consultant and Practice Director
Bianca is a counsellor with extensive experience in the community mental health and human rights sectors.
Bianca is committed to lifelong learning and uses a range of therapeutic approaches to support clients, including; Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS) therapy. dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy and Narrative Therapy,
Bianca provides individual and relationship counselling. She works with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, gender and identity affirmation and challenges and relationship issues. She supports people to develop the skills and capacity to achieve their goals, explore their potential and feel more passionate about life.
Bianca sees clients on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with after hours availability.
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Dee Henry
Counsellor, Consultant and Trainer
Dee is a counsellor, she has many years of experience working with marginalised groups in the human rights and community sector.
Dee provides individual counselling to adolescents and adults. She is passionate about supporting people through experiences with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and relationship issues. She brings a wealth of knowledge in integrating mind and body to assist with healing and achieving wellness.
Dee is passionate about providing a safe space that is free from judgement, where people can explore their thoughts and emotions and navigate difficult circumstances. She assists people to overcome adversity, gain autonomy and accomplish their goals.
Dee is committed to providing person centred care using various therapeutic methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Dee sees clients Monday to Friday, including after hours.
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