Peter Young Counselling

I studied Social Work in the early 1980’s and for 20 years I worked in a variety of mainly policy and management roles in human service organisations. Before leaving this area of work I was a senior manager on the board of a large government department. During this period of my life I completed a Master of Philosophy, and spent some time working in social research. This time helped me to appreciate the pressures experienced by people who work in senior management, and the importance of achieving balance in one's life.

In 2008 I changed direction. I left senior management and returned to social work, working with families with young children with a disability. I also commenced studying towards my Masters in Gestalt Therapy, and in 2009 started my own private counselling practice (while continuing to work in my social work role). In late 2009 I was awarded a Graduate Certificate in Gestalt Therapy, and am currently studying towards my Masters degree through Gestalt Therapy Brisbane.

I am married with two adult children, so have some appreciation of the joys and struggles of being a husband and parent. I try to maintain balance in my life, and in particular as I get older I have discovered the importance of making time for exercise, relationships, and for enjoyment.

I am a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and comply with that organisations professional ethics and ongoing professional development requirements. I have full professional indemnity insurance as a social worker. I am also a student member of the professional association of Gestalt therapists - Gestalt Australia and New Zealand (GANZ)