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ONLINE COUNSELLING

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Professional Therapist

Sessions are facilitated by Renee, a professional therapist with lived experience of overcoming coercive control. 

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Renee completed a Masters in Mental Health, specialising in Art Therapy, at the University of Queensland in 2018. Renee has also completed a Graduate of Diploma of Psychology at the University of Melbourne. 

 

Renee has been working as a Community Mental Health Practitioner since 2019. 

Client Centred

All counselling sessions prioritise client's autonomy and self-discovery, creating a non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

 

Working collaboratively, with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, individuals engage with a therapeutic process. 

Zoom

In recent years, online counselling has gained popularity as a convenient and accessible alternative to traditional in-person therapy sessions. Platforms like Zoom provide a secure and user-friendly interface for virtual counselling sessions.

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Zoom's encryption and privacy measures ensure that sessions remain confidential and secure. Therefore providing a safe and supportive space for people to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns with a trained professional. 

Trauma-Informed Support with Renée

Renee is dedicated to supporting individuals recovering from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and cultic experiences. With lived insight and professional understanding, she fills a vital gap in mental health care—where many counsellors lack the knowledge to fully grasp the complexities of coercive control in high-demand groups. From the comfort of your own home, you'll be met with empathy, not judgment. In this safe space, you can explore your story, process your pain, and begin the journey toward resilience and renewed mental wellbeing.

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Content Warning & Support Resources

The material on Recover From Coercive Control may be distressing for some readers. Please use your own discretion to decide if the content feels safe for you. If you find yourself feeling triggered or overwhelmed, you’re not alone — help is available.

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Book an online counselling session through Recover From Coercive Control 

OR

Contact Australian Mental Health Support Contacts:

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14

  • Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

  • 13 Yarn (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support): 13 92 76

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Assessments of groups on this website reflect Renée's personal opinions. Individual experiences of any group can vary; therefore, people are encouraged to conduct their own research and form their own opinions. Renée welcomes alternative perspectives that are respectfully shared.  

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