We understand that it can be difficult to talk with someone and access support in relation to an experience of sexual assault. Our counsellors are here to provide a supportive, professional service that assists you to get on with your life. Living Well has the following requirements for all online counsellors it employs:
- Have successfully completed a four year undergraduate degree as a minimum in Psychology, Social Work or related Allied Health Counselling discipline.
- They are required to demonstrate 1300 hours of direct client counselling experience in a relevant field.
- Acceptable Australian Federal Police Criminal clearance.
- Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card) or Exemption Card.
- Upon employment be able to sign the Commonwealth Government Statutory Declaration for Confidential and Privileged Information.
- All counsellors have had training in adapting counselling styles to effectively utilise an electronic medium.
- All counsellors are also required to undergo a minimum of ongoing supervision.