Brian Gabriels has a broad range of experiences within the human services sector in innovation, planning, leadership, and management, with a strong focus on the delivery of counselling education.   For over fifteen years in academia, he has built a reputation as a successful lecturer and clinical supervisor. He has been instrumental in the development…

Theresa has extensive therapeutic experience in working with trauma, both counselling and Pastoral Care in areas of mental health, domestic violence, sexual assault, disabilities, aged care and palliative care. She has a deep lived experience of Spirituality having spent 35 years in  a semi contemplative religious order as a nun. She has extensive cross cultural…

Michael Bräutigam studied psychology in Germany (University of Trier) and theology in Scotland (University of Edinburgh). He currently teaches both disciplines at Melbourne School of Theology (MST)/Eastern College Australia. Michael established the Centre for Theology and Psychology at MST/Eastern College, currently serving as its Director (https://ctp.mst.edu.au). He is an ordained minister with the Free Church…

Stephen is Dean of the School of Social Science and Business at CHC. He is also currently a program developer for 2nd Chance Program (Social Enterprise providing employment pathways for post-release prisoners). Stephen is a Clinical Member of CCAA with over 20 years’ experience in counselling.

Katherine Thompson works in the area of mental health as a therapist, lecturer, author and researcher. She is passionate about supporting people especially youth with mental health challenges to live their best life and seeks to encourage people in ministry to thrive in their role. She currently divides her time between her work as a…

Monica is an accredited Christian sexologist working in private practice in North Sydney. She holds a Masters of Sexual and Reproductive Health (Psychosexual Therapy) through the University of Sydney (MScMed(SRH) and has qualifications in both science communication (GDipScCommun) and science research PhB(Sc)(Hons) equipping her with the skills to translate the latest evidence-based information into practical…

For over 30 years, Meryem and Greg have sought to respond to a strong sense of call to care for church leaders through counselling, supervision, and training. Their joint experience and research throughout this time have provided them with insights into the causes, signs, and costs of burnout in those within caring roles, as well…

Dr. David Wang is the Cliff and Joyce Penner Chair of the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders at Fuller Theological Seminary. Under this role, his academic and applied work focuses on the holistic formation of Christian leaders, inclusive of the formation of emotional health and resilience alongside the leader’s intellectual and spiritual formation. Dr. Wang…

Vanessa Bendikov is a registered Psychotherapist and Supervisor who has been in practice for 10 years. She is the founder of Our Wellness Collective a collaborative, mental health practice with a particular interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Richard’s background is in ministry; he trained for pastoral ministry in the 1980s and ended up as senior pastor of a multi-staff church in suburban Brisbane in the first decade of this century. Richard completed a Masters in Counselling in 2012 and established his own private practice in 2013. As well as working in private…