I see: individuals, adults, teens

Time zone: AEST (Australia)

Fee per 50-min session: A$75 per hour/50 min or A$150 per 120min session

Modalities: Email, text, Zoom

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Addictions - Sugar, Self-Esteem issues, Religious Concerns, Stress, Anger management, Codependency, Life Transitions, Marriage, Procrastination, Life style change, Being the adult child of an addicted parent or grandparent, Caring for elderly

parent/s, Parenting a young adult (18+) with technology addiction.

Languages: English

Approaches used: TEAM-CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Relevant trainings, certifications, etc: Certificate IV in Presenting Community Health Education Programs, Certified Health and Life Coach with ‘Health Coach Institute’, Certified Associate Director Nedley ‘Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program’, Certified TEAM-CBT- ‘Feeling Good Institute’, Diploma of Counselling (AIPC)

Abide Network Certifications: Anxiety and Depression Relief, Abuse Trauma and Faith

What I'm passionate about: Whole person (emotional, physical, social, vocational, intellectual, environmental and spiritual) wellness.

My Website: https://www.yestohealth.com.au/

Lorna Bird, is an Australian qualified counsellor as well as certified life and health coach. “Yes to Health” is the name of her online private counselling / coaching practice. Lorna’s goal is to work collaboratively with clients who wish to use Biblical, evidence-based, proven methods to experience healing and wholeness.

Education:

Diploma of Teaching (Primary)

Certificate IV in Presenting Community Health Education Programs

Certified Health and Life Coach with ‘Health Coach Institute’

Certified as Associate Director Nedley ‘Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program’

TEAM-CBT Training with ‘Feeling Good Institute’

Diploma of Counselling (AIPC)

Member of Australian Counselling Association

Experience:

Teacher

Health Educator and Coach

Conducting Community Health Programs

Careline Connections Volunteer

Counsellor

What do you like best about coaching?

Being a part of the life journey of someone who wants to experience healing, growth and freedom to be all God created them to be.

Why did you choose to do coaching?

There have been times when I’ve felt stuck, alone and perplexed - wondering where to turn for help. Having experienced the benefits of coaching in my own healing journey, I am eager to share the positive difference it can make with others. I have found many very beneficial tools to bring soothing to emotional pain and/or help in achieving personal goals. I love facilitating the power of these tools in the lives of others.

How do you recharge on your day off?

I recharge by spending time in nature and with God and by doing recreational activities with family and friends. I especially enjoy bushwalking.

What are your three favourite things?

1. Spending time with God - meditating on His word, prayer journaling, and spending time in nature.

2. Sharing life with my husband and being a part of the lives of our young-adult children.

3. Seeing people make healthy choices, finding freedom and happiness.