.png)
About Gloria
I have had a long and varied career, ever searching for the right ‘fit’. Over the years it became apparent to me that I derived a greater sense of meaning from hearing, and connecting with the stories of others, than I did from anything the business world had to offer.
When I started my counselling journey, everything seemed to slot into place. I became aware of the transformative power of being heard, the joy and pain of discovering self, and the beauty of acceptance. For me, the constantly evolving discoveries and learning shared in tutoring, counselling and supervision brings appreciation and awareness of the strength and frailty within each of us.
Being a part of Cariño (alongside my colleagues), carrying the flag on behalf of its founders, and sharing common values and vision is deeply fulfilling and gratifying.
The photo above speaks to me of courage, determination, and the beauty that can often bloom as a result.
About Paul
For many years I listened to my clients' stories of joy and despair from behind a barber's chair. This led me to begin counsellor training in 2012, and tutor training in 2019.
Things that I cherish: the poetry hidden amongst everyday things, the courage to be real with myself and others, and the blessings of an introverted personality.
I value the opportunity that Cariño provides: to travel with students down the path of counselling training, to share in their discoveries and provide light if the path gets dark. It is a joy to watch the tight buds of student inexperience bloom into knowledge and self awareness.
I originally studied with Cariño, and I'm honoured to now be part of the tutoring team. We are not a cobbled-together clan of separates. We beat with the same heart, share common values, and adhere to the same person-centred philosophy. And, we truly care about our students.
The above photo speaks to me of impermanence and the cyclical nature of existence. It reminds me to look for the inherent beauty in the mundane.
About Julie
Counselling is a journey that we embark on for a variety of reasons and we know what our reasons are. I began my journey in 2003 and have been fortunate to have worked within this field since I qualified in 2007. It is an honour to sit with people and hear them and to be trusted with their story, their experience and the emotion that lies within.
This picture is something special to me as it represents something, or someone, that will grow no matter what, no matter how small the space or the amount of soil. Dandelions grow under the most challenging of circumstances and a dandelion child is someone who appears to flourish despite adversity, they are adaptable and resilient. Dandelions thrive no matter what.
About Adam
During a career in public services I studied to become a counsellor, not really knowing where I wanted it to go but eager to learn more about myself and also feeling very humble when listening to others. As doors opened for me I experienced many different areas of work and now, after leaving the public sector I work as a counsellor in a school, supervisor and have become a part of Cariño. I am very fortunate to be able to help others on their journey to become the therapist that they want to be.
The picture above hangs on my wall and says something to me about the feelings behind the words and the true meaning of what we say. A rare quality if you can find it.