Hi, my name is Crystal Halloran, and I am the founder of Nurture & Grow Counselling Service.

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I am a caring, empathetic, and non-judgemental counselling practitioner who places the client at the centre of every interaction. My work is guided by a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed lens, creating a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment that honours each person’s autonomy, lived experience, and individual journey. I support clients through counselling and psychoeducation, helping them better understand their emotions, behaviours, and nervous system responses in practical and empowering ways. I also provide child behaviour consulting, supporting children and families to understand and respond to challenging behaviours using strengths-based approaches.

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I hold a Bachelor of Counselling and have over five years’ experience in private practice. My qualifications and professional training include a Diploma of Management (Community Services), Certificate IV in Youth Work, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate III in Children’s Services, Mental Health First Aid, and current First Aid and CPR. I maintain all required legal clearances, including a Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Check, and National Police Check.

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I bring more than 17 years of experience across the social, community, and welfare sectors, including work as a counselling service business owner, child behaviour consultant, team leader in disability services, independent NDIS support worker, NDIS Local Area Coordinator, and case manager supporting homeless children, young people, and young families.

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My practice is grounded in compassion, professionalism, and evidence-informed support, with a strong focus on building capacity, safety, and meaningful change for individuals and families.

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Veronica is a compassionate Youth Worker and Youth Mentor who takes a person-centred, strengths-based approach to supporting young people and families. She is committed to fostering confidence, resilience and meaningful connection in a safe and respectful environment.

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With over 9 years’ experience in the social and community services sector, Veronica has worked across youth work, case management and leadership roles, including Case Manager and Acting Team Leader. Her background includes roles as an NDIS Local Area Coordinator, Support Worker, Support Coordinator and Service Coordinator, giving her strong insight into NDIS systems, funding pathways and collaborative support planning.

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Veronica builds genuine rapport through empathetic, non-judgemental engagement and works closely with participants, families and allied professionals to develop coordinated supports that promote wellbeing, emotional growth and life skills. She is experienced in supporting complex needs and remains calm, clear and supportive in challenging situations.

Veronica holds a Working With Children Check (WWCC), NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Check.

Gil is a dedicated and compassionate disability support worker and independent contractor (Williams Support Services) partnered with Nurture & Grow Counselling Service. He focuses on empowering male participants by providing customized support that fosters independence and life skills.

 

Utilising a person-centered and capacity-building approach, Gil helps participants tackle everyday challenges, develop problem-solving skills, and enhance critical thinking.

 

Specialising in social and community engagement, he promotes lifelong skill development and builds camaraderie among young men through peer mentorship. Gil is committed to ongoing professional development with Nurture & Grow Counselling Service Counselling Practitioner, ensuring he stays informed about the latest practices in disability support. ​

 

For referral enquiries, please contact Crystal Halloran (BCouns), Director & Principal Counselling Practitioner, at 0434 017 481.