Education and Training Awards 2021

Best Online Holistic Counsellor Training Provider - Oceania Australian School of Holistic Counselling (ASHC) offers high-quality education for passionate people looking to become well rounded and highly knowledgeable meditation therapists, holistic counsellors, holistic empowerment coaches and holistic integrated creative arts therapists. At ASHC, students are assisted in making their vision a reality and helped along the way to create the career and lifestyle they desire. As an internationally and industry approved training institution, ASHC courses are evidence-based, built on scientific research and non-sectarian, providing students with a grounded and extremely professional knowledge base. The school’s mission is to provide the very best training possible and equip students in becoming experts in their chosen holistic profession. “We believe we do our best work when we are feeling happy, purposeful and fulfilled,” explains Madelaine Vallin, ASHC’s Founder, Headteacher and Student Mentor. An entrepreneur at heart, Madelaine has invaluable knowledge when it comes to knowing what it takes to build a profitable business in the wellness industry. Combine that with over a decade of education in Brain Body Medicine and humanistic psychology and you have the perfect combination of someone who can help create transformational change and help build a thriving private practise for graduates. With so many options offered by ASHC, students have the choice of opening up a more general holistic practise, as well as working within a specific niche market of specialism. “We encourage every one of our students to develop a holistic practice and niche they feel drawn to and passionate about. And we are with you every step of the way.” It’s not all about supporting the students, however, and Madelaine describes the team she employs as “like a family,” with each supporting one another and working towards the same common goal of enabling students to be the best they can so that they too can support people in need. “We have regular staff check-ins,” she says. “And my door as a CEO is always open for the staff if they need support.” As an online training organisation in the mental wellness field, ASHC has experienced a very busy time over the last year. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen an influx of people seeking training and tutoring in the mental wellness field, both for themselves personally and professionally. “We have had a big growth spurt over the last year and have had to set structures and strategies in place to meet the demand without compromising our training or support,” elaborates Madelaine. “It’s an honour to be able to help so many people get into the holistic wellness profession to support people struggling right now in these unprecedented times.” The future is looking bright for Madelaine and the team at ASHC and they are all excited to be bringing another course into the college in 2021. The new Diploma of Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy (HICAT) is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art-making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being for individuals of all ages. It is hoped that HICAT will provide students with highly effective skills which are valued by parents and teachers. It is known to help children express and process emotions, manage stress, self-regulate, develop confidence and the ability to focus and concentrate, and it is also extremely beneficial to children on the autism spectrum and their families. HICAT also helps to stimulate creativity and awaken leadership skills. This improves productivity and profitability, making it a popular team building program for smart corporate managers. “Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapists are in high demand in the corporate arena where they can contribute to positive work environments, less workplace stress and reduced workplace bullying.” Contact: Madelaine Vallin Company: Australia School of Holistic Counselling Web Address: www.ashc.com.au Apr21477 Offering both online and on-campus training in the holistic wellbeing sector, the Australian School of Holistic Counselling is geared towards creating the next generation of holistic experts. Madelaine Vallin tells us more about her passion and explains why holistic care is so important right now.