Shahnawaaz (Nawaz) Khan, MACA
Registered Counsellor (Australian Counselling Association)
Registered Drug & Alcohol Dependence Specialist Counsellor (Australian Counselling Association)
Nawaz has lived in Australia for 35 years and is well versed in Australian culture, and the struggles of modern Australians.
He has extensive lived in experience with Depression, Anxiety and Stress; and, having overcome these mental health challenges in his life, is your ideal Counsellor in supporting you through similar conditions.
He also has extensive training in supporting clients with Alcohol Dependence.
Nawaz is has compassionate, non-judgemental and friendly personality.
Education & Training
Master of Counselling - Monash University
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs - Train Smart Australia
Qualified Mentor - Mentoring Men
Qualified Youth Mentor - Raise Foundation
CHCAOD001 - Work in an alcohol and other drugs context - TSA
CHCAOD004 - Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues - TSA
CHCAOD006 - Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues - TSA
CHCAOD007 - Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management - TSA
CHCAOD008 - Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues - TSA
CHCAOD009 - Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans - TSA
Working with Addictions - Olivia Jurcik
Addiction and Mental Health - PACFA
Suicide Prevention - Wesley Mission​
Modalities Practiced
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Solution Focused therapy
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
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Mindfulness Meditation
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Carvings Management
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Trigger Management
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Relapse Prevention/ Management