17/10/2026
A little reintroduction 👋
I’ve been a little quiet on here lately, so I thought it was a good opportunity to reintroduce myself and share a bit about my journey.
I’m Dan, a husband, dad, and counsellor living in Traralgon.
My pathway into counselling hasn’t exactly been a conventional one!
I started my working life as a bricklayer, later moved into personal training and eventually decided to head back to university to study counselling.
While those careers might seem quite different, they’ve all given me opportunities to meet people from different walks of life, build relationships and learn a lot about myself and others along the way.
In 2025, I completed my Bachelor of Counselling and became a PACFA Certified Practising Counsellor.
These days, much of my work involves supporting young people, adults and families navigating mental health challenges, alcohol and other drug use, relationships and the general complexities of life.
I believe everyone has a story, and there’s usually a lot more going on beneath the surface than we realise. My own life experiences have certainly reinforced that belief.
Outside of work, life is pretty busy with four kids! I enjoy strength training, getting outdoors, spending time with family and generally having more on my plate than I probably need. 😂
I’m grateful to be doing work that I genuinely enjoy and continuing to learn from the people I meet.
Thanks for following along! 😊
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