Carmen Nicotra Although she acknowledges that her training and experience are important, as a Psychotherapist, Carmen considers caring support coupled with an open mind, unconditional respect and her willingness to share your vision of a fulfilling life as the qualities that will be of most value to you.Carmen has several degrees including a Masters in Applied Psychotherapy. She has over 23 years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups. Her studies have been extensive and include marriage and relationship counselling, individual counselling and psychotherapy, behavioural neuroscience, and career coaching. She is aclinical supervisor and mentor to Counsellors and Psychotherapists, has held teaching positions at three Psychotherapy colleges and was Head of Faculty. During her time as Associate Director of Education at Nature Care College she collaborated in curriculum development across a range of disciplines and implemented programs in support of the professional development of early career practitioners. Now, as the managing director of The Professional Development People, she applies her experience and inclusive style to bringpeople together for learning, growth and connection. Carmen undertakes professional development training every year to stay current with research and new approaches and sees ongoing learning and growth at every level as essential elements in a quality life. MembershipsAffiliate Professional Member: Australian Psychological Society (APS)Registered Professional: Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation ofAustralia (PACFA)Accredited Supervisor: Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia(PACFA)Registered Professional Australian Register of Counsellors andPsychotherapists (ARCAP)Professional Member Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) See all our course leaders