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Brenda Sutherland B.Soc.Sc.(Psych) is a Holistic Counsellor, Trainer and Consultant with her practice grounded in over 30 years experience. She is the founder and Director of The Awakening Group accredited training programs and workshops conducted throughout Australia.

Over the past 20 years Brenda has taught at universities, lectured at conferences, appeared on TV and radio, written for magazines and conducted seminars throughout Australia and NZ. She has facilitated many workshops for private, corporate and governmental organizations on personal growth and professional development.

Brenda Sutherland

B.Soc Sc (Psych) TAE, IICT, AHHCA
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Brenda Sutherland

B.Soc.Sc (Psych), Cert IV in TAE, PACT I, AHHCA, IICT

Brenda founded The Awakening Group P/L  in 1993. Her clear vision was to empower each individual to live their true potential. Since then The Awakening Group has grown from counselling, to counsellor training to offer online webinars and programs for organizations and businesses bringing teams together, effectively communicating to deliver results across the board.

Brenda B.Soc.Sc.(Psych) is a Holistic Counsellor, Trainer and Consultant with her practice grounded in over 30 years experience. She is the founder and Director of The Awakening Group accredited training programs and workshops conducted throughout Australia.

Over the past 20 years Brenda has taught at universities, lectured at conferences, appeared on TV and radio, written for magazines and conducted seminars throughout Australia and NZ. She has facilitated many workshops for private, corporate and governmental organizations on personal growth and professional development.

Brenda is a dynamic counsellor and educator who employs her intuition and professional knowledge to gently guide every individual in living their truth.

Throughout her career Brenda has combined her personal commitment to her own self growth and extensive, yet unique, professional training including Psychology, EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming, Art Therapy, Tantra, Eco-psychology, Soul Centred therapy, Kinesiology, Family & Organizational Constellation with world renowned facilitators (Dr Gunthard Weber, Dr Albrecht Mahr, Dr Guni Baxa, Dr Ursula Franke, Jakob Schneider, Dr Jane Peterson, Ed Lynch, Stephan Hausner etc).   Further Brenda has trained with Bessel van de Kolk (one of the worlds leading trauma experts), as well as Pat Odgen; body centred psychotherapy. She has also trained in The Work of Byron Katie and is a Effectiveness (Communication) Training instructor.

Brenda combines the latest neuroscience, attachment styles, arousal regulation, memory reconstruction techniques to return clients to a peaceful sense of self .

Furthermore Brenda is a PACT Level 1 Couples counsellor having trained with Dr Stan Tatkin, the Founder of the Psychobiological Approach for Couple Therapy.

You have the power within to transform and live your hearts desire. Brenda creates an opportunity to take you and your experience in relationships, life, sexuality, career and love a step further in authenticity to be the person you dreamed yourself to be. Discover and live new possibilities within yourself, relationships, career, sexually, health, with money and life.

Individual sessions, couple counselling and workshops are available (also via Zoom online) to support you in moving into the freedom of being. Issues of anxiety, fear, stress, anger, grief, sexuality, illness, relationships and much more are addressed with each session personally tailored to transform issues standing in the way of being the more of you.

Here’s what one client said:

“Thank you for today. I feel Amazing!!!”

Brenda has written for:

She has been quoted in:

and appeared on Channel 9’s Alternatives pilot program facilitating “Unmasking The Wild Woman” with guest Catriona Rowntree (Getaway presenter)

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Ami Besson

Dip Hol. Counsel, AHHCA, IICT, SPA, PACFA

Ami is an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim joy, resilience, and balance in their lives—because life is meant to be enjoyed, not merely endured.

With a profound belief in the transformative power of therapy, she offers a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore the complexities of their inner worlds with curiosity, compassion, and depth, foster personal growth, and forge deeper connections with themselves and others.
Her therapeutic approach invites individuals to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, uncovering meaning in their lived experiences and embracing the fullness of their humanness. Her practice is grounded in a rich theoretical foundation and evidence-based techniques, integrating Developmental Psychology, Psychodynamic Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Logotherapy, Attachment Theory and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. She complements these frameworks with a person-centred and systemic approach, honouring each client’s unique experiences while fostering a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic environment. As a Trauma-Informed Therapist, she integrates her extensive knowledge and wisdom through her personal journey to support clients holistically and sensitively.
Ami is dedicated to fostering a collaborative therapeutic alliance, offering a safe and supportive space where clients can explore the complexities of their lives and minds. She views therapy as a powerful tool for alleviating suffering and helping clients uncover their innate resilience, clarity, and compassion. Ami is deeply committed to guiding individuals towards a deeper understanding of their minds, selves, and life experiences. This exploration process often inspires a renewed sense of possibility, enabling clients to transition from a place of limitation to one of hope, growth, and empowerment.

Philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty once said, “We know not through our intellect but through our experience.” Guided by this philosophy, Ami works collaboratively with her clients to uncover the richness of their lived experiences, fostering clarity, authenticity, and a deeper sense of purpose

Ami’s qualifications reflect her commitment to a holistic approach. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling and has qualifications & completed training in the following areas;

Diploma of Holistic Counselling from The Awakening GroupLevel 1 Psychosomatic Therapy TrainingSystemic Constellation Facilitator TrainingLevel 1 Shamanic (Soul Retrieval)TrainingLevel 5 KaHuna Bodywork Therapist through Mette’s Institute. Level 2 Mindfulness-Based Stillness Meditation Teacher Training from the Gawler FoundationCertificate in Emotion-Focused and Transpersonal Therapy for Children, AdolescentsSpecialised Facilitator’s Training comprising 530 hours.

Ami is a registered member of several professional organisations, including;

The Australian Holistic Healers and Counsellors Association (AHHCA), the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA), and Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

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