I am Chloe Flemming and I have launched Create Change Counselling after 20 years in practice working within hospitals, community teams and government departments. I studied psychology and social work at the University of Sydney, graduating 2003. I am an accredited member of the AASW, which means I keep up with the latest evidence based treatments to maintain my registration and provide you with expertise you can trust.
My career started in Sydney at the Sutherland Hosptial, where I supported individuals and their families through their hospitalisation and discharge. I also facilitated a support group for the cardio/pulmonary rehab outpatients. My career has taken me to the United Kingdom, where I lived and worked for five years in various roles ranging from The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel to a community based physical disabilities team.
Upon my return to Australia, I was employed by The Department of Human Services, later Services Australia. In these roles I worked one on one with Australia’s most vulnerable, providing counselling, advocacy and strategic support. As a leader, I was also able to support the service officers through consultations and I ran suicide awareness, domestic violence awareness, reflective practice and how/when to refer, training programs for staff from Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support, Redress and partner agencies.
I believe in a holistic approach; understanding you within the context of your world. The psychological, physical, social, spiritual and emotional aspects of your being all contribute to your mental wellness. My therapeutic style resounds with warmth and genuine connection. We will work collaboratively to identify your goals and tailor treatment to your individual needs.
