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Hello!
I'm Iona (they/them) 👋
I created Not Normal Counselling to support autistic and ADHDers, LGBTQIA+ folks and anyone in the ~ not normie ~ club.
Here, we fully champion and embrace being not normal 😎
Lived Experience
As an autistic, ADHD, queer, non-binary person living with a chronic illness (that's quite the mouthful!) - I have lots of first hand experience when it comes to mental health issues within the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent & disabled communities.
I am passionate about supporting those that feel like they're 'not normal', by being intentional about finding ways that legitimately help them navigate the world in a way that works for their individual needs.
Work Experience
In true AuDHD style, I've tried my hand at many, many different jobs in what feels like many, many lives! However, in the last decade, my focus has been on supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled/chronically ill/neurodivergent folks, and young people with their mental health.
In recent years, I've worked for ReachOut where I supported under 25s as an Online Mental Health Practitioner, and then Drummond Street Services as both an LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Support Worker and an LGBTQIA+ Mentoring Practitioner.
Education
Diploma of Counselling (Currently Studying)
Diploma of Mental Health
Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Care for TGDNB People
Suicide Prevention & Safety Planning
Domestic & Family Violence Prevention Training
LGBTQ+ Domestic & Family Violence Training
Trauma Informed Care Training
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Eating Disorder Skills for Mental Health Professionals
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training
Anti-Racism Training
Binder Practitioner Training
First Aid & CPR
Working With Children Check
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