Why Spartan?
The Spartans were some of the most renowned warriors of all time but it wasn't just their physical abilities that made them great. Their focus on mental toughness, kinship and resilience is what made them unstoppable. Here at Spartan Counselling and Coaching our main focus is to increase independence, support emotional wellbeing and develop social and life skills. We aim to give you the skills and tools needed to overcome challenges, and build healthy social connections.
What can I expect from a mentor and support worker?
At Spartan, we believe support and mentoring are not a one size fits all. Approaching issues from different perspectives and leveraging individual strengths creates growth, an increased sense of self-efficacy and new skill development.
The mentor and support worker relationship is one of trust, safety and comfort. We believe this relationship should also be a collaborative one rather than hierarchical. We collaborate with you to leave you feeling empowered with a sense of clarity and confidence, along with a concrete plan created with you, for you.
Who will I be working with?
About Nico, your mentor, support worker and biggest fan!
My career has taken me to various government and private agencies from the front line to counselling services, dealing with people in crisis, suffering trauma and in need of guidance, coaching and support. Most recently, I have moved into independent support work, teaching social skills, resilience, life skills, and supporting daily activities. I offer a safe space to grow, develop new skills, and increase self-esteem and independence.
I have qualifications in mental health, trauma therapy, neurodiversity coaching and case management, along with certification in CBT, play therapy and first aid. I am nearing completion of a bachelor of psychology and hope to go on to pursue a masters in clinical psychology very soon!
My passion is helping people reach their full potential and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.