Graeme Collins, Director CBS Financial

At CBS financial we engaged Sean to provide consultation and advice on a range of complex human resource management dilemmas faced by our company. This interaction proved to be invaluable and effective for our team. Sean’s professionalism, knowledge, practical support were of the highest standard.

Alistair Maddock, Chaplain, South Barwon Football and Netball Club

As Chaplain at the South Barwon Football and Netball Club I was involved with Sean in the “Read the Play” program. I found Sean to be a great help with educating the Under 16 boys and Under 15 girls in understanding depression and other forms of mental health issues. Sean is highly regarded with his knowledge and care he brings to the South Barwon Football and Netball Club. 

Personal Testimonial

I have known Paula Duffy working within the mental health nursing sector during the last few years. Paula’s approach has always been of extremely high standard, incorporating her professionalism, technique, and competence. She has continually maintained a professional approach within her interactions with both clients and staff. I have viewed Paula as a fantastic mentor and role model, often utilizing her immense knowledge base, to assist within my everyday role in mental health nursing. Paula continues to be well respected with colleagues. Anyone, from the novice, to the professionals would benefit from listening to Paula regarding mental health education.  

John Driscoll, BSc (Hons.) Nursing, Dip. Professional Studies in Nursing, Cert Ed. RGN, RMN (Professional Development Consultant & Coach)

I have known Allan in a professional capacity for the last 5 years and in particular have shared his passion and commitment in developing clinical supervision as a form of formalized reflection on practice in the mental health arena. During this time he has demonstrated an extensive theoretical grasp of the subject, which has included developing ways of managing and innovating change on a large scale in mental health practice.

Allan and I have since co-facilitated a range of development workshops in clinical supervision in the State of Victoria as small training workshops in practice, joint conference presentations and larger scale implementation workshops. During this time I have observed Allan’s unique down to earth approach in engaging practitioners’ in which he has been able to actively draw on his personal experience and learning and present as a credible role model and natural leader for its development in practice.

In my experience Allan is an excellent communicator who is able to reach a range of health care professionals. His main strength is his passion and commitment not just too clinical supervision but in supporting others to bring out the best in them. He is able to work on his own initiative but also excels in the group situation. I am sure Allan would be an asset for any organization that places a premium on personal integrity and one in which there is the opportunity to support the lifelong learning of health professionals. I would unreservedly support any application made by Allan and would have no hesitation in employing his expertise should such an opportunity arise within the UK.

Dr Daniel Nicholls 

Allan is a professional health clinician and educator with extensive experience in public mental health and has a broad ranging knowledge and skill base.  His ability to engage others in facilitating knowledge and skill development in a confident and competent manner is commendable. Allan also has a wonderful capacity to stimulate interest and excitement in the learning process.

I have been working with Allan for many years as we have been part of a small group leading the way forward in Clinical Supervision in Victoria.  We have cooperated on a number of projects to foster Clinical Supervision internationally and locally

Murray Bardwell

Paula conveys her mental health knowledge in a way that facilitates deep understanding in her audience. Her knowledge base is extensive and current and her enthusiasm and passion for her subject is on display to all. Paula is a skilled presenter across a range of formal and informal settings and uses contemporary clinical scenarios to exemplify theoretical aspects surrounding current mental health issues.