ABOUT ANITA BLACKWELL
Counselling and Psychotherapy, Professional Supervision, and Educational Programs
Founder and Principal Consultant: Anita Blackwell
Anita holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s of Counselling from The University of Notre Dame, Western Australia.
Anita is a Professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering counselling, psychotherapy, professional supervision and educational programs, in a safe, warm and caring environment.
Anita supports clients presenting with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family of origin, early attachment and self-esteem. With more than 16 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, group facilitation, and professional presentations Anita is passionate about empowering her clients to reach their full potential.
Anita’s extensive training incorporates the Gottman Method, the Couples Institute Developmental Model, Attachment-based Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Person-centred and Rogerian Psychotherapy, and Polyvagal Theories.
Anita’s qualifications and personal experiences place her in a strong position to assist individuals and couples across a variety of areas including trust, loss of self, relationship safety and protection, communication, boredom, decision-making, separation anxiety, closeness and intimacy, conflict avoidance and resolution, and many other individual, relationship and family issues.
MY STORY
Hello, I am Anita Blackwell.
My personal journey began in the UK where the foundation of my life script began, growing up on a dairy farm with my parents, older brothers and sister, my passions being sport, nature and a healthy outdoors lifestyle.
This passion took me first to the United States, where I worked as a lifeguard at the summer camps, this is when my lifelong travel bug started, and eventually, I settled in Australia.
My experiences in Sydney ranged from working with children on cruise ships, to being a fitness instructor, and competing in triathlons and Ironman events.
After moving to Perth, Western Australia, I became a flight attendant, met my husband and had a child. My own history of familial attachment challenges, pregnancy issues and mental health enabled me to recognise the importance of the link between physical and mental health.
This led me to embark on a significant career change, commencing my studies toward being a counsellor, with the aim to help others improve their own life journey.
If my story and experiences resonate with you, please connect with me to arrange our first session by clicking here
