Murray Sibbison Counsellor

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Overview

Murray is an Addiction Specialist, Counsellor, Christian Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. With an extensive background in addictions, his knowledge of the topic reaches beyond the norm having lived his own personal experience seeking help and residential rehabilitation for a drug and alcohol addiction and deteriorating mental health as a young adult. He has over twelve years’ professional experience in the Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) sector, and ten years professional experience as a counsellor, including six years living and working in a residential drug & alcohol rehabilitation centre. His passion is to help individuals and their families connect through the crisis of addiction and recovery. He also offers generalised counselling dealing with issues including mental health, pornography addiction, grief & loss, life transitions, men’s issues, work & relational stress and family therapy. ​ He works mainly as a person-centred counsellor but integrates other approaches when appropriate and helpful. He seeks to establish a safe therapeutic relationship in order to help resolve whatever troubles you, and work toward finding a better way forward in your life.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Batchelor of Counselling
  • Individual Professional & Group Supervision
  • Advanced Diploma of Counselling & Family Therapy
  • Advanced Diploma of Ministry
  • Diploma of Community Services
  • Diploma of Alcohol & Other Drugs

Accreditations

  • Australian Counselling Association - Level 4
  • College of Professional Supervisors
  • Christian Counsellors Association Australia - Graduate Member

Certifications

  • Peacewise Mediation Training
  • First Aid

Fees/Services

  • Counselling SessionA$130.00
  • Counselling Session (Mental Health Plan)A$110.00
  • Couples Counselling or Family Therapy SessionA$200.00
  • Supervision (Clinical Supervision)A$110.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Addictions
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anxiety
  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
  • Depression
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Men's Issues
  • Pastoral care
  • Pornography addiction
  • Relapse prevention
  • Religious Issues
  • Stress
  • Work Related Issues
  • Relationships
  • Supervision

Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Integrative
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Rogerian Psychotherapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Families
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Men
  • Couples

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations