About me
Ange Martinez
Counsellor, Teacher, Mother
I love meeting new people and I feel lucky to talk to so many in my role as a counsellor. The unquestionable importance of relationships to our emotional and physical health drives my desire to support people in this way.
With qualifications and experience in teaching and special needs education as well as counselling, I guide people of all ages through their ups and downs. Supporting individuals, couples and families through times of transition and uncertainty is a passion of mine.
Read on to find out about my qualifications, my values and what inspires my work.
Qualifications and Training
Diploma of Counselling
Master of Teaching
Master of Inclusive Education
Relationship and Couples Therapy
Key Skills in Family Systems Therapy
Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy
Youth in Distress- Black Dog Institute
DV-Alert Training- Lifeline Australia
The Safehouse Framework- Embracing Neurodiversity
Autism and Neurodiversity Masterclass
Expert Strategies for Working with Anxiety
Men in Mind Training
Yoga Teacher Training Level 1
Meditation Facilitator Training
Values
I value each person’s unique experience of the world and honour their story.
I value individual strengths and collaborate with individuals, couples and families to celebrate theirs.
I value relationships and believe that they are the cornerstone of our general wellbeing.
I value all people and relationships, embracing diversity in every form.
Inspiration
What I’m listening to, reading, watching and doing.
Everyday life
When I’m not counselling, I love spending time with my family. They teach me so much and I also get to practice being my best self (I’m a work in progress!) when I’m with them. I enjoy doing yoga, pilates and getting out for the occasional, slow run. Most nights I meditate because it helps me sleep. Like everyone else, it’s when I need to do these things most, that they seem to fall by the wayside. One of my favourite things to do is explore the many coffee shops in my local area with friends. I also love eating dinner out, but I prefer early bedtimes!