About Me
Emma Surridge
Counselling Coach
Online & Face to face
PACFA reg. Clinical
I'm not one to focus much on me, but it's probably more helpful to step out of my comfort zone and shine the spotlight on me so that you can understand a bit more about me.
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I have had a variety of roles and jobs in my career, from being involved in the global financial markets in the booming 90's in London, to the project, product management and marketing of financial data products in the 2000's to the most challenging role I have grappled with so far in my life - motherhood. Once I emerged out of a haze of feeling overwhelmed with babies, I was blessed to be able to engage in the types of interests that made my heart sing. These interests centred around learning and practicing numerous healing methods, volunteering in a variety of areas and studying counselling and coaching, feeling driven towards equipping myself with the knowledge and tools to be able to help others. I have lived in the UK, Asia and Australia.
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My Blue Sky Thinking was born out of the feeling I have when I stare up at the clear blue skies, the feeling of beauty and hope, of clarity, warmth and peace. When my head is in 'Blue Sky' mode, I feel optimistic, energetic yet relaxed. I breathe easy and am content. It's a great feeling! It's my goal to work with my clients to help them find their own "Blue Sky Thinking" in whatever shape, look or feel that is for them.
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It's not often though, that our lives reflect the clear blue skies that I am describing. The metaphorical clouds roll in and literally cloud our thoughts, filling our heads with negative thoughts and feelings, leaving us to feel anxious, depressed, angry, sad or any number of other debilitating emotions.
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I work with people to help them face the clouds in their lives, to overcome obstacles, to unblock resistances to change, and to embrace personal peace.
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My style of counselling and coaching incorporates my core values of honesty, kindness and gentleness working within a framework of non-judgemental, goal -orientated action that move you towards a more authentic life.
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Let's start this journey together.
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My Qualifications
Bachelor Counselling (Coaching) ACAP, Sydney
Advanced Certificate in Couple & Family Systems Therapy, FSI Institute, Sydney
Parent Hope Project Clinician
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My Professional Affiliations
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Clinical member
Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) General Member
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Medibank and AHM registered
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