Iona Mackenzie

Philosophy & Vision

You may be here looking at this profile today because you feel like you're carrying too much, its become too heavy but you don't have tools or the space to put it down. Maybe there's something external in your life that is causing you stress or anxiety and you need to some support navigating it. Or like many of the clients I have worked with over the years, the struggle is internal. Memories or feelings that you are seeking to understand. My hope as a counsellor is to create a space for you, to put some of this down for a while.
My approach is pluralistic, which means I work with each person’s individual needs and adapt sessions to suit what feels most helpful for them. Everyone is unique, and I believe counselling should reflect that.
Something I bring into every session is a safe, friendly, and accepting space where you can hopefully feel at ease.

Background

Prior to and during my counselling studies, I worked in the mental health space providing counselling within charities and NGO's. I worked within a charity connected to Edinburgh University and an organisation supporting unpaid carers.
Since graduating in 2022 I have worked as a counsellor full time in a variety of sectors and spaces. Predominantly, in the suicide prevention sector and then whilst doing a post graduated qualification in counselling with children and young people, I supported the young people within the service.
Additionally, I also successfully ran my own private practice in Edinburgh
Since arriving in Australia I have worked in the DV sector, helping people to understand and begin recovery from trauma.

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