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Meet Esther
Hello? thank you for dropping by. My name is Esther; I am social worker by profession with an extensive experience in providing support through counseling via telehealth. I provide a safe and empathic space that is safe and holistic.
I work with individuals who face traumatic challenges such a as immigration trauma, cultural identity crisis trauma, childhood trauma, domestic/family violence and sexual assault which have been my main field of focus.
I work with adults and teens.
I have had the opportunity to work in both NGOS and mental health government settings. I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from different cultural background. I am a member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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I am based in Adelaide, Australia. I speak fluent English and Swahili
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My qualifications Include:
*Bachelor of Social work
*Certificate in Business, Diploma of Business *Trauma informed practice training, Domestic and family violence training.
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I offer online and phone counselling for individuals Australia-wide. It is my joy and fulfillment to provide a space, help you walk the journey, find clarity as you meet your goal to find your light along your path.
My commitment and mission in practice are always to hold the highest ethical and professional practice.
Why
"Miale"?
Miale is a Swahili word which means rays of light.
As you navigate life's difficult challenges, here at Miale we will endeavor to work with you to bring out the light in you that will help illuminate your path.
My therapeutic approach
Person centered ​
As a CaLD person in the counselling space, I utilize person-centered approach to support people in their life curves resulting to self-actualization. I know from firsthand experience how taxing it can be to be alone and navigate a new country. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to talk through your thoughts and feelings and support you with various issues such as, family and domestic violence, sexual assault, anxiety, historical childhood abuse and depression.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Integrative
As a social worker and counsellor, I draw from different therapeutic approaches to help provide support to individuals based on each need and presentation. These approaches are Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Narrative therapy and trauma informed therapy, solution focused, empowerment approach among others.
Think I may be the counsellor for you?
I am available for a free 10 -minute introductory call to answer your question and see how I can best support you and at the same time see if we would work well together.
" If we share our story
with someone who
responds to empathy and
understanding, shame cannot survive."
Brene Brown, Daring Greatly