About Take A Step Coaching & Counselling
Roee Kohn, Mental Health Social Worker & Founder of Take A Step Coaching & Counselling
Roee Kohn is a relatable and empathetic Counsellor and Life Coach who’s made it his mission to remove the stigma of seeking help to deal with mental health and emotional challenges.
Using a range of therapies, including outdoor nature-based, Roee helps his clients overcome the myriad of struggles that life throws at them.
A fully accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor and Life Coach, Roee has been in practice for almost 20 years. He draws on a wide range of techniques, styles, and practical tools to help people to address a broad range of challenges.
Officially I have over 18 years experience and am a qualified Social Worker, Counsellor and Life Coach.
Unofficially – I have been doing this all my life and have always known that this is my purpose and meaning.
I started out as a social worker working in mental health, disability and aged care.
I have worked across the public, private and corporate sectors in both the UK and Australia dealing with various clients and their Humanitis issues.
I am ALWAYS learning and improving and have a strong commitment to professional and personal development.
Diploma of Personal Performance Coaching – The Coaching Academy
Bachelor Arts/Psychology – Monash University
Bachelor of Social Work – Monash University
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Fountainhead method Life Coaching – Mentoring Institute
Additional Workshops and Training Programs
CBT Fundamentals: Processes and Techniques in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
ACT made simple’ Workshop – Russ Harris
‘Advanced ACT’ Workshop – Russ Harris
Introduction to NLP
Memberships/Associations
AMHSW – Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Medicare Provider
Member of the AASW
MAASW (Adv Acc)
Member of Mental Health Academy – ongoing professional development
Louise is a highly skilled social worker with over 20 years experience in working with individuals and families providing neonatal, child and adolescent parenting support.
Louise has a passion for working therapeutically with children and young people who have additional learning needs and understands the challenges these children and their families experience due to a culture and system, which often is unable to understand and support them.
A passion for nature-based therapy combined with a client centred and strength-based approach provides Louise’s clients with a non-judgemental space to discuss concerns, explore options and create opportunities for positive change.
Louise commenced her career in the UK studying Child Health, Well Being and Education in the early years, before commencing her study in social work with a specialist interest in Attachment Theory and Childhood Trauma.
Dip/SW ( CCESTW) Northumbria University UK
NNEB. Certificate in Early Years Education and Development.UK
NCFE. Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory. UK
Additional Workshops and Training Programs
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Cross Cultural Awareness and Communication
Equality and diversity, Safeguarding Children
Managing Challenging Behaviours
Trauma Informed Practice in Families.
Brain Development and Attachment.
Understanding Child Development.
Solution Focused training.
Understanding Eating Disorders
Mental Health Capacity Awareness
Family violence inter-agency training.
Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework
Georgie, Client Care Manager
Georgie is our Client Care Manager and your first point of contact with Take A Step. Don’t be surprised when you hear her bonny Scottish accent! She organises your appointments, the intake process, Medicare rebates, and anything else you may need assistance with.
With a background in both publishing and customer service, Georgie will instantly make you feel at ease, well looked after and most importantly, heard. She is passionate about making mental health services completely accessible and a positive experience for everyone.
Georgie’s helpful, warm and non-judgemental approach means you’ll feel right at home with us from the moment you take that first step!
“When you make the goal of life to learn and grow, there’s no such thing as failure.”
Roee Kohn