Hi, I’m Gail Ackroyd.

I’ve been working in school-based wellbeing since 2014, supporting students through both short- and long-term counselling. I also run group programs and work alongside students and their families to navigate life’s challenges with care and understanding. I’m passionate about working with children and adolescents because I truly believe these years are such a pivotal time for growth, healing, and discovering their worth, value and potential.

Over the years, I’ve built a broad and compassionate approach to supporting people of all ages. I have specialised training and a strong interest in areas such as trauma, grief, relationship breakdown, abuse recovery, and religious trauma.

As a Life Coach, I help clients gently move past the obstacles holding them back, empowering them to reconnect with their strengths and pursue the life they hope for.

I’m also a certified Supervisor, offering guidance and support in both one-on-one and group professional supervision.

I offer pre-marriage counselling through the Prepare and Enrich program.

In my work, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Trauma-Informed Therapy, Somatic and Sensory Practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Group Work, Psychoeducation, Tree of Life, Narrative Therapy, and Coaching.

My goal is always to create a safe, supportive space where people can feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal and grow.

 

Gail Ackroyd

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts

Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Grief counselling

Diploma of Counselling

Diploma of Human Services

Diploma of Chaplaincy

Certified Life Coach

Certified Supervisor

 

Professional Memberships

ACA (Level 2)

ACA College of Supervisors

 

Professional Development Training

Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Gottman Relationship Therapy (Level 2)

Forest Therapy

RMIT Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence

Lifeline Recognise and respond to Domestic and Family Violence

Accredited Shark Cage Group Facilitator

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Australian Childhood Foundation Trauma Responsive Practice