Snapshot
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.
My experiences as an educator, the rollercoaster ride of motherhood, my yoga and meditation teacher training, the many years I spent living in diverse, global communities and my commitment to providing neurodiversity-affirming therapy (inspired by my own Autistic son) have all contributed to my open-minded and genuine approach.
Read on to find out about my values, my qualifications and what inspires me.
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.
I've got qualifications and experience in inclusive education, counselling and working with people in Australia and overseas. But honestly? What matters most is how much I value the people I work with. A warm, genuine commitment to your wellbeing is what I bring to every session.
Qualifications and Professional Development
Diploma of Counselling
Master of Teaching
Master of Inclusive Education
Completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and Level 2
Key Skills in Family Systems Therapy
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Youth in Distress- Black Dog Institute
DV-Alert Training- Lifeline Australia
Autism and Neurodiversity Masterclass
Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy with Autism and ADHD clients
Expert Strategies for Working with Anxiety
Men in Mind Training
Yoga Teacher Training Level 1
Meditation Facilitator Training
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 love physical activity, so I do yoga, pilates and get out for the occasional, slow run. Most nights I meditate because it helps me sleep (and there are so many other benefits!). 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 is exploring the many coffee shops in my local area with friends. I also enjoy eating dinner out, but I prefer early bedtimes! I wish I could get to the beach more often, as I always feel so good after spending time in the ocean.
