It's no exaggeration to say that Lorraine helped us to save our marriage. Moreover, through Lorraine's supportive and creative approach, we were able to rediscover each other in a new light and ultimately nurture each other to grow and develop as individuals within our unique partnership. Working with us individually before coming together, Lorraine helped us develop tools and strategies to navigate life's challenges as an indefatigable team, focused on the same goals. We would highly recommend Lorraine's services.

I was a bit nervous and unsure about going to counselling but Lorraine made me feel so welcomed. She helped me find my career path and helped me to build my self-confidence to be able to pursue that path. I highly recommend her.

I wish to acknowledge the work of “Griffith Counselling Service NSW- Developing People 4 Success” in business organisations.


Our work with Lorraine Sutton at “Griffith Counselling Service NSW” aimed to reduce the apprehension and uncertainty that staff faced daily in the changing arena by 50% within eighteen months. We were thrilled when Lorraine implemented their “Griffith Counselling Service NSW” Developing People 4 Success program that resulted in teams communicating effectively and efficiently. This was beyond our expectations in terms of staff working more harmoniously and the speed with which we accomplished our goal.


What we appreciated most about working with Lorraine was her ability to cut through the predictable politics in working closely with people, and the continued support for staff after hours which in turned delivered our expected outcomes in building a better culture within our organisation.


In closing, “Griffith Counselling Service NSW” Lorraine has the insight and ability to nail and work with the root causes that impacts on negative cultures in business organisations.


I would thoroughly recommend Lorraine at Griffith Counselling Service NSW in assisting people to be the best version of themselves.

I have been fortunate enough to come across this amazing lady, Lorraine by accident about 3 years ago. I am 45 years old, a father of 4 beautiful children, a husband to an amazing wife and even though I am an extremely lucky man, I have suffered from anxiety on and off for about 6 years.


After many private sessions with Lorraine I was fortunate enough to be a part of one of their weekend workshops here in Griffith about two years ago. The workshop was a powerful and very personal experience for all involved and as a direct result two weeks later I stopped feeling anxious for the first time in years.


Post working with Lorraine I have successfully lived my dream to record an album (which is now available on iTunes worldwide) and made 4 videos to promote and market it, a feat which 3 years ago was certainly never an option as my anxiety crushed my self-belief and stopped me from living a normal existence.


I can only speak from my personal point of view but without this caring and understanding lady, my life would be very different and there are no words to express my profound gratitude for helping me find my true path and identity. There are many in the world who suffer in silence with anxiety and depression, but for those of us who dream of a better life we thankfully have Lorraine to guide us, listen to us, believe in us and guide us to a place where the air is clean and the light shines brighter than ever.


Keep up your caring world, as many will always require your guidance for years to come.

My name is Jonathan MOSS, and I am the production manager of Mossmont Nurseries Pty Ltd.

Mossmont Nurseries has used Lorraine's services on several occasions in both Team Building exercises and personal development for our staff members.

On all occasions I have found Lorraine's education on workplace bullying, conflict within the workplace, company structure and emotional intelligence to the beneficial.

I recommend Lorraine's services to help create better cohesion between staff members within your workplace and business.

Bob was the CEO of a large organisation that employed approximately 70 staff. This organisation had been in turmoil for many years and Bob had been employed to implement change and build a better culture for the staff and the community. Within this organisation there were many teams that did not get along with each other. There was a lot of conflict, gossip, power plays and friction. Bob had made a lot of changes within the organizational structure, but he was not able to change the morale of the staff. Bob felt defeated in this area of his job.


Griffith Counselling Service NSW - Relationship Training was employed to work with this organisation and presented a series of sessions with the staff to gain awareness of emotional intelligence. Working with the individual teams and staff members, communication tools and skills were embraced. Staff were able to address their disappointments, gain clarity around issues and begin the process of effective communication amongst themselves. Values were developed for the business and staff were also encouraged to develop their own personal values.


Outsourcing “Griffith Counselling Service NSW” was a powerful and cost-effective tool for Bob, as this allowed him to concentrate on day-to-day business whilst relationships, ethics and culture with the staff were being rebuilt.


Results


The result for Bob was a harmonious work environment. Management and staff had gained awareness and tools to sort through old beliefs, behaviours and patterns. This newfound knowledge prompted the process of learning how to do things differently, which had an effect on the culture and morale of the staff.

Michael was in the music industry. He had taught music to children and had a lifelong dream of producing his own album.


Whilst Michael was self-employed he had gone through a lot of struggles in life. He had a family, so the financial pressure of providing for his family at times became a huge strain. Michael suffered with anxiety and had gone to various counselling services over the years; his anxiety still continued to escalate. He was very good at hiding this anxiety from the world and would suffer in silence.


Michael’s life changed after engaging with “Griffith Counselling Service NSW – Developing People 4 Success” relationship trainers who supported Michael through his anxiety. This program enabled him to deal with his past issues, heal and move forward toward achieving his passion. Michael had gained tools to deal with challenging issues, awareness about his life and how he ticks; he also gained strategies to live life in a more relaxed way.


Michael could better identify and hone in on his strengths, understand his challenges and develop a greater sense of who he is. Griffith Counselling Service NSW then began the process of supporting Michael to set a business plan with achievable goals in comfortable timeframes. Michael identified that by dealing with his past his dream was now taking shape and becoming a reality.


Michael had a clearer view of his dream and the steps to achieve it.


Results


The result for Michael was having processes and strategies, to work through past issues that had caused him to feel frozen, stuck with little hope of achieving his dream. Now, Michael wakes up happy. His world is expanding as he achieves his dream.


Today, Michael has successfully released his album, and has promoted it well. Michael is working on his second album.

How Did I Learn About Griffith Counselling Service NSW?

I was referred to them thru a work-supported program (EAP) after I became very overwhelmed with work-life balance. I felt as though I was drowning and could hardly breathe. I was so unhappy at home and at work. I felt I was losing grip and focus on all aspects of my life.

Lorraine made me feel so comfortable and assured me that no matter how bad things may seem, “it can all be worked out” and she helped me thru the fog. I had used other counselling services before but this one was different. It just wasn’t about business but she sincerely did care for people. At that moment I didn’t feel just like a statistic, I felt I was not alone in my mess.

We explored some areas of my life, childhood, that impacted on my past and present problems and they shared tools that helped to break the cycle and create a future that I desired.

My marriage was going thru some hardships and previously my other half never entertained the idea of counselling. Already too many close people had been pulled into our whirlwind and we needed a mediator, someone neutral who knew no one and nothing about us.

The more we worked with Lorraine, it became evident what and where we were going wrong. It has not been easy having to relive some parts of our lives but it was absolutely crucial to get us where we are now.

It is still a work in progress but with the tools we were given, we are able to take control of our lives again.

My son is also using the service and I can already see some massive changes.

Thank you Lorraine with Griffith Counselling Service NSW for your help along life’s rocky paths. You’re a true Godsend.

Love always

I am not a person who would usually seek out help for mental health but because of the stresses related to work and day to day life I thought counselling might help.

Initially, when I sort out Lorraine, it took me sometime to understand why I was there and how cancelling would help me.

Lorraine understood my thoughts on counselling and gently eased me in.

Now after seeing Lorraine for the past few years, I feel I have grown and learned a lot about myself as a person.

My mental health is an ongoing process but seeing Lorraine has definitely helped me in life and in my relationships.

I find Lorraine to very professional with the utmost concern about privacy and anonymity.