About

NEVILLE STARICK (M.Counselling, B.Education)

Life Transition Specialist
Counselling Therapist | Reflective Practice Facilitator

Growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), I lived in three different countries before I was 10 years old. 
This gave me a unique perspective on the world and an understanding of the impact life transition can have on people at different stages of life.
My studies, training and reflection have enhanced and deepened this understanding.
 
Initially trained as a school teacher,  I had the painful experience of burn-out very early in my teaching career .
This took me on a journey of understanding myself better, and reassessing my life direction, my career, what was important to me.
It also opened up opportunities to explore options that I had never considered before, like living abroad, returning to study, and changing career direction.  
I bring this experience and understanding to my work in the service of my clients.
 

I have been working in the counselling space since 2008 and started Cynosure Counselling and Coaching in 2014.
Many hundreds of clients in over 3,000 sessions have worked with me to

  • grow in their understanding of themselves, 
  • heal from difficult and damaging life experiences, and 
  • manage themselves effectively through many different kinds of life transitions.
Outside of work, I enjoy experiencing new places, reading fiction, writing for pleasure and self-reflection, keeping fit, and having long meandering conversations over a hot beverage.

CYNOSURE COUNSELLING & COACHING

cynosure:  (1) something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.
                     (2) something serving for guidance or direction.
 
 
My clients really are the focus in the work that I do. 
I seek to create a collaborative, empowering, respectful partnership that supports them to move toward their preferred future.  
 
Life transitions can feel like a journey in the dark through unknown territory. 
My clients experience a process that is reminiscent of sailing ship days where navigators used  a fixed constellation of stars as a reference point in their night travels in order to correct and stay on course.  
I help my clients to 
  • find their reference point and re-orient themselves and
  • recalibrate their life direction according to their values, beliefs and goals.

Cynosure Counselling and Coaching exists to help you to sail toward a brighter future.

Originally established in Brisbane QLD, it is now based just over the Murray River from Mildura VIC.
It offers both face-to-face and online service to support people who are contemplating or navigating significant life change.

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