Tess Mugo
Mrs Teresa Wanjiru Mugo
Phone
0493403197
Mobile
0493403197
Email
[email protected]
Website

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Grad.Dip.Community Counselling;
Registration Number
27154
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling


Accredited PACFA Registrant
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
My name is Tess, I am a compassionate and qualified counsellor and psychotherapist located in the Australian Capital Territory with over 7 years experience. I am a graduate of the University of Canberra with a Graduate Diploma in Community Counselling and I'm a member the Pschotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and Australia Mental Health Academy.I am committed to supporting clients to develop strategies to manage lifes challenges with a focus on health and well being .I use a person centred approach , tailoring sessions to each clients unique needs to provide maximum benefit and forge a therapeutic relationship .

I draw my style from a range of therapeutic methods including Adlerian/Individual Psychology, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT and Crisis Interventions .I have a special interest in working with victim survivors of domestic and family violence around their safety and rebuilding their sense of self . I have over 6 years experience working with victims of domestic and family violence .

I am a life long learner and I keep myself up to date with the latest thinking in counselling and psychotherapy. Beyond counselling, I keep myself busy catching up with friends, going on long walks, hiking and dancing.

"You may not control all the events that happen to you but you can decide not to be reduced by them." Quote by Dr. Maya Angelou
Practice opening hours
Thursday & Friday 9 - 2 pm
Issues I can help with
Careers counselling, Chronic pain or illness, Communication issues, Cultural issues, Disability support, Existential or spiritual issues, Grief and loss, Life threatening Illness, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Migrant issues, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery, Violence
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Brief therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Solution-focussed therapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Brightside Therapy1 st Floor Unit 8 / 26 Francis Forde BoulevardFordeACT2914