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Vision

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Mission

Healing Path to Wellness (HTPW), a registered Health Promotion Charity (HPC), exists to alleviate the symptoms of those living with mental ill-health, emotional distress, trauma, chronic pain and special needs; empowering a hope-filled life. This is achieved through an integrated pathway of support, healing and hope for every individual.

Michelle Sparrow

Community Art and Mental Health Worker

Michelle Sparrow is an Art Teacher and Mental Health Worker. She has a Bachelor of Teaching/Visual Arts, a Diploma of Art Therapy and a Grad Cert in Adolescent Mental Health. Michelle is currently studying her Masters of Mental Health/Masters of Art Therapy at the University of Queensland.

Craig Sparrow

Director

Craig Sparrow has a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Graduate Diploma in Divinity. Craig spent three years studying in USA exploring how to bring healing to those living with mental, emotional and physical ill-health.  He has established HPTW\’s mental health support services together with the first non-clinical suicide prevention safe space in the Hunter.

Elley Turvey

Counsellor and Relationship Therapist

Elley holds a Master of Counselling, and advanced training in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy and Trauma Healing. Emotional freedom and peace lie at the heart of her warm, grounded approach. She incorporates somatic therapy strategies to help manage anxiety, and support healing from life challenges including childhood or relational trauma.

Darren Chapman

Relationship Counsellor

Darren is passionate about healthy and happy marriages and relationships. He is the author of \”A Happy Marriage\”, has a Diploma of Counselling and over 20 years of experience helping relationships thrive.  Darren is able to offer hope for every marriage or relationship to truly thrive, especially when intention is placed on reconnecting, clarifying expectations, communicating, forgiving and helping you re-discover healthy pathways together.

Jodi Handscomb

Counsellor and Family Therapist

Jodi holds a Diploma of Counselling. She is a mother of five and has a background working in the education system offering non-judgmental and supportive services that empower clients. Running programs on grief and loss, self worth and facilitating safe spaces to enhance mental health and wellbeing has equipped Jodi with the experience to offer hope and support to clients facing many life challenges.  Jodi is passionate about offering teens and adults a safe space to explore avenues that support and educate clients on healthy decision making when faced with big life choices.

Calandra George

Art Therapist

Calandra is an accredited art therapist through ANZACATA.  She has a Masters of Art Therapy together with an undergraduate degree in Social Work.  She is passionate to support participants through the creative process into improved emotional and mental wellbeing.

Damien Cooke

Counsellor

Damien holds a Bachelor of Business/Commerce (Human Resources major) and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy. He has worked for 8 years as a Financial counsellor, and has been a support counsellor for Lifeline.  Damien is focused on helping people align with their unique purpose and offer tools to build confidence in any area of their life.

Garry and Kylie Hill

Sozo Counsellors

Garry and Kylie have been Sozo Counsellors for the past eight years.  Sozo (Greek word for healed) is a gentle yet powerful counselling model that enables an individual to re-connect with the love and truth of Father.  Gary and Kylie are passionate to help individuals, suffering from the effects of the past, experience hope.

Valerie Milner

Mental Health Social Worker and Family Counsellor

Valerie is an experienced therapist with 24 years counselling experience.  She holds an honours degree in Social Work and has completed an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy. She currently works in private practice with adults and couples and also provides professional supervision.  Valerie uses varying techniques and approaches in supporting her clients to achieve optimal outcomes for their circumstances.  She has a genuine desire to see people reach their full potential and to live authentic, fulfilling lives.  Valerie is committed to on-going professional development and ethical practice.

Catherine Gray

Counsellor and Family Therapist

Catherine has a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Health Science (Drug and Alcohol). She is an experienced DBT, CBT and ACT counsellor with 17 years of experience working at NSW Health Drug and Alcohol Clinic. She is able to provide assessment, case management, counselling and referral.