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What makes my services unique? I offer women a unique service simply because: I serve "what you need", not organisational "KPI's" I operate outside of the clinical medical system, working "with the system" (accreditation) but not "in the system" I offer a flexible service including: no GP referrals needed​ no long waiting periods appointments outside of business hours a private, warm, tranquil home-based counselling space sessions over Skype & Zoom sessions via mobile I know what works & what doesn't My expertise & skills have been forged in the fire of "grassroots lived experience" of human suffering & I have topped it up with very the best of both Western & Eastern psychological therapies I "get it" My clients voices are heard. ​

Therapeutic Recovery Counselling & Coaching Why am I doing this? Specialising in high quality professional psychological therapeutic counselling & coaching. A unique lived experience that achieves well-being results! Helping women relieve distress & recover from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Servicing Underdale & Adelaide & Nationally. Tele-health via Skype & Zoom. “Even curled into yourself in the depths of a muddy pond, like the lotus in full bloom, you can rise up above the muddy water and open and discover yourself, Beautiful, Strong, Empowered” Hi, my name is Menique! ​ I have 30 years lived experience of the silent human suffering of Anxiety & Depression. For me, a result of a chronic illness since childhood. ​ This lived experience extended into & beyond my 25 years' as a practising lawyer in Adelaide. Decades of adversity combined with "legal warrior" skills motivated & empowered my "fight back" to "Recovery". ​ After retraining with a Masters of Social Work & skills training in a holistic mix of the best of Eastern & Western psychological therapies, my long road to the What and How of "Recovery" has moved me away from practising law & brought me to a higher purpose ... combining my whole lived experience + powerful recovery technique skills to help other women who suffer anxiety and depression achieve recovery too ... You are warmly welcomed to my Site. Want to contact me direct for a chat? Try: mperera@meniquepererarecoverywellbeingcoach.com ​ ​

Menique Perera Therapeutic Recovery Counsellor & Coach LLB, Grad Dip Legal Practice Grad Cert Applied Law (Commercial Litigation) MSW, MAASW (Acc) I have 30 years lived experience in learning how to overcome the disabling effects of Anxiety & Depression and keep going with a life that is meaningful again. I am passionate about helping other women to do so too. ​ My life journey has included 25 years as a practising lawyer (both private practice and government). The skills of that past life as a ‘legal warrior’ have served me well and are used in my strengths and empowerment work. They served me well in researching and testing what works and what doesn’t for Anxiety & Depression to achieve results, as each individual case is different. ​ I have now re-trained with a University of SA Masters of Social Work (MSW) and am an accredited Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Social Worker. I take the high level AASW Code of Ethics and practice accreditation requirements for ethical + knowledge-based client practice as seriously as I did legal practice. ​ My aim is to work together with you to assess and identify your unique needs in your unique person-in-environment and to then work together with you to design and develop the therapy that is your personal fit. I will then work with you in your journey in overcoming the challenges you are facing so that you can achieve empowerment to live the life that is meaningful to you.

Acknowledgement of Country I would like to begin by acknowledging & paying respect to the Traditional Custodians past, present & ongoing of the Kaurna Land, its Waters & Skies here in Adelaide, South Australia on which this Website was built. I acknowledge, respect & value their past, present & ongoing Cultural Connection & Heritage to the Land, its Waters & Skies.

Privacy Policy Overview Menique Perera Mental Health Recovery & Wellbeing Coach & Consultancy Services is committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the “Act ”) including its Schedule 1 Australian Privacy Principles 1-14 (the “Privacy Principles ”). The Act & Privacy Principles are designed to protect the privacy of individuals & the handling of their “personal information ” & “sensitive information ” & provide a means of enquiry or complaint if necessary. This is our Policy on the collection, storage, use & disclosure of all “personal information” & “sensitive information” that we collect. Definitions “Personal information ” means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether the information or opinion is true or not; and whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not (s6(1) Act). “Sensitive information ” includes health information about an individual (s6(1) Act & s6FA). We collect both the above types of information and this organisation falls within the meaning of a “health service ” (s6FB) within the Act. Collection Personal Information including Sensitive Information (“Information ”) will not be collected by us by unlawful or unfair means nor will it be collected unnecessarily. Information is only collected by us: with your consent & for the permitted purposes of use or disclosure under the Act if reasonably necessary for or directly related to our primary business purpose i.e. providing a quality client service including assessment & therapeutic support & our business activities that are related to that primary purpose e.g. record keeping & administration, billing & supervisory processes for the purposes of maintaining accreditation standards & when collection is required by or authorised under law. Information that is irrelevant or excessively personal will not be collected. Data Quality/ Integrity We will take all reasonable steps to ensure the Information we collect is accurate, up to date & complete; that it is not misleading & is obtained directly from our clients or other reputable sources. Storage We take such steps as are reasonable to ensure the Information in our possession or control is securely & confidentially stored & not misused or interfered with. Information will be destroyed when no longer required & will be de-identified where disclosure is required e.g. for supervisory purposes. Access & Correction Clients may access their Information upon request subject to any applicable restrictions to access as contained in the Act. Clients may seek correction of any inaccuracies in their Information held by us. Use or Disclosure The Information will not be used for any other purpose than the primary or related purposes (above) without the client’s consent; or where the client would reasonably consent; or if necessary, to lessen a serious threat to life or safety; or as required or authorised by law.. Direct Marketing Any direct marketing will only occur by consent & will come with an opt-out/ unsubscribe option. Cross-Border Disclosure of Personal Information to Overseas Recipients If disclosure to an overseas recipient is necessary, such steps as are reasonable will be taken to ensure that recipient does not breach the Privacy Principles in relation to the Information. Privacy Inquiries & Complaints Privacy related inquiries or concerns should first be directed to Menique Perera for a speedy resolution. If that process fails to resolve the issue, complaints on breaches of the Privacy Principles may be directed to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (the “OAIC”) telephone: 1300 363 992; email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au ; website: https://www.oaic.gov.au . Availability and Review of Policy This Privacy Policy is available upon request and available via a link to this Policy on our Website. This Policy will be reviewed from time to time and any amendments will be incorporated into the updated policy.

Testimonials "At my most vulnerable time when I was desperate to find someone to help me unravel what had become a messy and tightly knotted internal pressure, finding Menique is something I will always be grateful for. Her calm, patient and warm presence, her ability to listen, her intelligence and her empathy made her the perfect guide to help me see and believe that I could follow a lighter and warmer path. It warms me to know that Menique will be helping other women through similar difficulties and I hope they also find the love and power within themselves again." Kat, WA

Visit Us Underdale Practice Practice rooms : 2 Fernleigh Street, Underdale, South Australia 5032 (by appointment only ) Telehealth : Appointments available (in person or by phone or video via Skype & Zoom ) outside of business hours including weekends ​ P : PO Box 12, Torrensville Plaza SA 5031 M: 0411 232 094 E: mperera@meniquepererarecoverywellbeingcoach.com Skype: menique.perera01 Success! Message received. Send

Services High level, high quality professional counselling & coaching to relieve distress / ‘recover’ from anxiety & depression (if cure not possible, then the ability to live an empowered & meaningful life, despite symptoms, is!) ​ Strengths and empowerment perspectives ​ Holistic individual ‘Person-in-Environment’ (physical, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural & spiritual) perspectives ​ Tools & coaching provided to take with you to use for the rest of your journey - you become your own therapist ​Therapy with you, not to you or for you - no power imbalances ​ Caring, compassionate & non-judgemental.​ ​ Therapeutic toolbox includes : ​ Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) + Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) + Mindfulness Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Brain-based Neuro-science integration techniques Self-compassion Meditation & Relaxation techniques Confidence, Self-esteem & Self-worth building Regaining Voice Structured Problem Solving Fatigue Management. ​ Fees Reasonable, affordable hourly rate comparable to the Medicare Gap charged by accredited social work mental health practitioners. Make an appointment Testimonials “After suffering depression/anxiety I visited Menique for therapy sessions, her manner was both professional and empathetic. Menique was able to guide me through some of my darkest days coaching me and providing me with the tools I required to live a much fuller happier life. Whenever I have those dark/ anxious feelings creeping up on me again I’m able to resort to the techniques Menique provided to get myself back on track.” Cherie, SA “Menique was a huge help, more than can be understood, in helping me to cope with a difficult conflict resolution situation which I did not feel confident to deal with alone. She helped me position myself psychologically for the process ahead. I was aiming for accessing my voice which I had lost in my distress & a clearer understanding of the situation & my rights. Menique helped me access all of this & regain trust in myself. She guided me professionally with strengths & empowerment work. Because of that guidance, the outcome of the conflict resolution process that I attended alone worked out very differently than it otherwise would have. It ended up as a positive ongoing communication & change process, benefiting all parties. Because of Menique’s guidance, the situation worked out in a much better way for all of us”. Natalie, SA