Experienced Counsellor

"When you change the way you see things, the things you see change." - Anonymous

Most of my working life has been spent listening to people of all ages, from young children to older adults.  They come from a wide range of occupations and professions from teachers, social workers, youth workers, shop assistants, accountants, lawyers, actors, athletes, psychologists, psychiatrists, life coaches, mentors, pastry chefs, adult industry workers, clergy and truck drivers. They are housewives and husbands, street kids and secretaries, gays and lesbians, to name a few.

The stories they tell vary from simple to complex - from the death of a child's pet or the loss of a job to drug and alcohol abuse.

Some marriages are a step towards heaven - some marriages were never meant to be. Dreams can turn into nightmares and from what seems a nightmare, a real-life dream can emerge.  If I can change the way I see life, then the life I see can change for the better.  My experience and skills may help you to move forward.  What seems a STOP sign may be an invitation to look at another way of moving forward.

If you feel overwhelmed with life at the moment and need to talk, ring Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

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Genuine Care

We all have a story to tell and no other person has my story to tell. For 25 years, I was a Catholic priest and also a Benedictine monk.

I thank the church for what it gave me - the opportunity to work and listen and talk with thousands of people from various backgrounds over many years.

I learnt that care without compassion is a cold word.  Troubled people have a need to tell their story and to be listened to with reverence, respect and honour. Tears can be a sign of relief and a fresh beginning. People in emotional pain need insight, understanding, acceptance and trust.

Whatever the story, the situation or heartache, there is a way and that is forward.  A Chinese proverb says: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

With my background, I am happy to offer CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION - "Where do I find God today in our fast-changing world of technology??"

People do not flower behind fences.  While there is a shift towards "Muscular Christianity" today.  I believe that people need a more gentle approach to faith and God in their lives.  Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God, but unfortunately we ended up with the church.  Can the church still remain an exclusive club for select members only??

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Listens

"To acquire knowledge, one must study: but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." - Marilyn von Savant

Years spent in listening and observing people has made me appreciate that we are all the same at the end of the day.

We are given the gift of life.  Some people are born landing on their feet with the whole world before them Others can never stand up long enough to see the world before something knocks them down again.  Resilient people keep getting up with the help of friends and mentors.  I have spent years listening to men and women in dysfunctional relationships.  Some relationships have grown into a new Spring, while others have withered away in a cold emotionless landscape.

Listening with the heart as well as the head can open up insights and offer hope. "The heart has its own reasoning which the mind does not understand." - Paschal.

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Funeral Celebrant

As an experienced funeral celebrant and grief and loss counsellor, Vincent Peile can guide you and your family through the funeral arrangements with sensitivity and understanding, whether it's coming over to your place to discuss your needs, or just being sensitive to the pain you may be feeling. It's at times like these when you need someone who can offer a personal touch, someone gifted at listening and allowing you to express your grief.

Special low-cost services are available to pensioners and those on a low-income.

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