About ATEC
Grow each day
The Australian Trauma Education Centre (ATEC) is a Berwick team of counsellors and trauma educators. We help people, workplaces and communities thrive.
- Counselling, training and yoga, in Berwick and online
- ACA registered counselling organisation
- NDIS-verified provider
- TCTSY training and online practice
We also support local sport. Read about our partnership with Officer Football Club.
Meet the team
The people who are changing lives and helping people thrive.
Founder and CEO
Adult Educator, TCTSY-F, TCTSY-T, International Speaker
Our founder delivers training, consulting and mentoring for educators, legal aid providers, facilitators and clinicians. She is a certified TCTSY facilitator and trainer and an international speaker, and helps professionals build resilience and trauma-informed practice.
Lead Counsellor
M. Coun, ACA, MBCT, VMHPAA
Our Lead Counsellor brings a wealth of experience and a broad range of therapeutic support, helping clients close emotional gaps, uncover their strengths and thrive through life's challenges. He tailors his approach to each person.
Counsellor Level 2
Our Counsellor Level 2 offers client-centred counselling. She supports people with stress, relationships and anxiety, drawing on her yoga teaching to build resilience and wellbeing.
Counsellor
Grad Dip Counselling, PACFA Registered
Our Counsellor has a deep passion for psychology and a commitment to mental health and wellness. Her work has always centred on understanding, engaging with and supporting people.
Provisional Psychologist
Elise Mueller
Elise is completing her Master of Professional Psychology. She brings warmth, curiosity and care to collaborative, safe therapeutic work.
Provisional Psychologist
Leora Pitt
Leora is completing her Master of Professional Psychology. She brings empathy, creativity and a calm, person-centred presence.
Marketing Intern
Ishi Mei Tan, Federation University
Ishi is our Marketing Intern from Federation University. She specialises in social media, digital design and graphic design, and helps us share our work with the community.
What we do
Counselling
Face to face in Berwick or online, including NDIS counselling.
Workplaces
Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health First Aid and de-escalation training.
Yoga
Trauma-sensitive yoga, chair yoga and Pilates in Berwick, Emerald and online.
What our clients say
"I loved our sessions and always walked away with 'aha' moments and tangible actions or experiments to try to improve things. Highly recommend this!"
"I found my experience through counselling at ATEC incredibly helpful and enjoyable. My counsellor is very knowledgeable, and has an inviting, warm approach."
"It was an excellent training program, and I am very pleased. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and the content was relevant to our industry."
"The presenters were amazing. They were engaging, timely and knowledgeable."
Get in touch
Have feedback or questions, or just want to know more? Send us a message or email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au.
About ATEC FAQs
Who runs ATEC?
ATEC is led by our founder and CEO. Our counselling team is led by our Lead Counsellor.
Is ATEC a registered counselling organisation?
Yes. ATEC is an ACA registered counselling organisation and an NDIS-verified provider.
Where is ATEC based?
We are based in Berwick, Victoria, in the City of Casey. We see clients face to face in Berwick and online, and deliver training at workplaces across Casey, Cardinia and Melbourne.
What does ATEC offer?
Counselling, NDIS counselling, an Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health First Aid, trauma-informed de-escalation training, and trauma-sensitive yoga, chair yoga and Pilates.
How do I get in touch?
Email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au or send us a message with the form on this page.
Thank you!
enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au
