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Meet Anne Serry

Early in her career Anne Serry completed a Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences and Law) at Monash University, followed by a Certificate IV in Marketing & Communications. After a successful ten-year career in advertising, Anne’s professional life took a different turn when she decided to follow her passion and realise her aspiration of becoming a counsellor and psychotherapist.

This involved re-immersing herself in study and obtaining qualifications in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Cairnmillar Institute), as well as obtaining a Vocational Graduate Certificate in Bereavement Counselling (Australian Centre for grief and bereavement). Following completion of her studies, Anne was a volunteer Counsellor at CamCare, a not-for-proft community organisation for 18 months, followed by a period volunteering with vulnerable women at St Kilda Gatehouse, a not-for-profit organisation working with those affected by homelessness and hardship. In addition, Anne organised a fundraising event to support the Royal District Nursing Service Homeless Persons Program for several years running. In 2014 Anne established the Melbourne Counselling Centre where she continues as Director and lead counsellor.

At the Melbourne Counselling Centre Anne principally works with clients who have Anger Management issues, and it was through working with hundreds of clients that she developed a thorough and comprehensive understanding of this field of work. Her interest in anger management continues to grow after working with clients affected by familial abuse and domestic violence. She has seen how effectual anger management support does lead to long-term change and is committed to furthering her role in this field. In 2016 Anne co-authored an online anger management course, which enables clients of all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to have access to resources and help.

Anne maintains a strong interest in developing and contributing to the online therapy space providing access to psychological support for a wider audience. She is also interested in the area of Trauma, PTSD and hypnosis, and is currently enrolled in further study in these areas.

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Jessica Cohen

Jessica Cohen is a writer and editor working in the field of mental health. She completed a Bachelor of Arts (English) at Melbourne University in 2011. Whilst working as a private carer and volunteering with vulnerable members of the LGBT community, Jessica completed her Graduate Certificate (2012) and Graduate Diploma (2013) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She then went on to obtain a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2014), and wrote her thesis on biculturalism and identity development in adolescents. Since then, Jessica has spent time working as a psychotherapist in a community agency, conducting social research for government and non-government organisations, lecturing / presenting, and editing non-fiction. She is a current Stand Up Fellow, where she is developing a publication for adolescents which focuses on mental health, healthy social interactions, and positive modelling.

Qualifications and Training:

Bachelor of Arts/ Social Sciences
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Bereavement Counselling and Intervention
Graduate Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling
Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling
The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP)
Conflict Resolution
Couple Counselling Using Healing Inner Conflict Principles
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Informed Training
Attachment Theory and Adult Psychodynamic Practices
Brainspotting

MELBOURNE COUNSELLING CENTRE

Professional Associations:

PACFA Membership
Level 1 M.A.C.A member ACA

Australian Counselling Association - Anne Serry

What People Say About Our Anger Management Courses

If your anger is ruining your life and you are serious about doing something to change your angry behaviours then these anger management courses will help you do that. These courses will guide you step-by-step through a comprehensive anger management program that will result in real and sustainable change.

Anne was extremely helpful, she has great knowledge about how the mind and body works in regards to the subject we were focused on for myself which was anger management. I am very happy with the process and what I’m learning about myself. Thanks Anne

LukeSydney, Australia

I would like to thank you for the time that I have spent with you. You were able to open myself up to discuss matters which I previously wasn’t comfortable enough to talk about. I have gained confidence and a better understanding of myself, and what to do and not to do in certain situations. I thank you for all that.

BrentMelbourne, Australia

Anne’s inquisitive nature, listening skills and genuine desire to assist people achieve their goals means she’s very easy to talk to about the most intimate of topics. Her ability to cut through to the core of the issue and do so in a non-judgemental manner makes her a great therapist who I would recommend to anybody seeking to deal with issues or simply to grow personally or professionally.

GeneNew York, USA

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