Terry Atman (Current CV)

Counsellor & Psychotherapist
0475361032
terry@atmans.au

Professional Synopsis

Terry is an innovative psychotherapist who pioneers new approaches to personal transformation, focusing on reshaping personality and identity. He helps clients identify and reframe their psychological patterns through specialised techniques, fostering self-confidence, autonomy, and authenticity. He believes personal challenges and limitations can be transformed into strengths, promoting resilience and lasting positive change.

As an accomplished professional, Terry is also an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, author of several personal growth books, and creator of a series of therapeutic audio programs. As a seasoned public speaker, he has led workshops and training sessions both nationally and internationally. His entrepreneurial background includes owning and managing multiple businesses in areas such as electronics engineering, personal development, training and psychotherapy.

Terry is a structured, detail-oriented thinker with strong bookkeeping, accounting, web development, and basic graphic design skills. His technical expertise spans computer literacy, report writing, and the development of OH&S procedures, KPI programs, and staff retention strategies.

His community service experience includes liaising with organisations like FACS, where he has gained an understanding of complex needs and safety considerations for vulnerable populations. He also knows about Child Protection protocols, Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO), and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Known for his reliability and commitment, Terry excels in autonomous and team environments, always working to achieve optimal outcomes for all involved.

Based on the Central Coast, NSW, Terry runs a psychotherapy practice focused on helping clients create meaningful, fulfilling lives. He brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to his work, supporting individuals and couples in building abundant lives filled with positive relationships and emotional well-being. His diverse training and experience encompass couples therapy, family therapy, domestic violence support, disability services,
and general psychotherapy and counselling.

Relevant Qualifications

• Masters of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy
  Jensen Newman Institute
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
  Jensen Newman Institute
• Advanced Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy
  The Australian College of Hypnotherapy
• Diplomas of Clinical Hypnotherapy and NLP
  The Australian College of Hypnotherapy
• Cert IV in Community Service
  TAFE NSW

Non-relevant Qualifications

• Electronic engineering
• Business management
• Accounting
• Training and Assessment

Professional Accreditations and Compliances

• Australian Counselling Association Member No: 12557 Level 4
• Current working with Children Check ID: WWC0472479E
• Senior First Aid Certificate HLTAID001,2&3 ID: V6094823
• Professional Indemnity Insurance. (Expires 4-2-2025) Policy: ACA302080

Professional skills.

• Competency with various software, including Microsoft Office, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with the development and implementation of marketing strategies.
• Expertise in developing customer retention schemes, workflow processes and efficiency
  procedures, including telephone etiquette and rapport building.
• Designing and implementing OH&S, ethics, conflict resolution and other corporate programs.
• Recruitment and dismissal of staff and staff well-being programs.
• Monitoring staff performance PIP and KPI programs.
• Understanding the processes involved in acquiring accreditation.
• Strong report writing, data entry and literary skills.

Key Strengths & Competencies

• A person-centred and solution-focused approach
• Competent with a wide range of counselling modalities
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Workshops and group facilitation skills
• Corporate training skills
• Proficiency in using technology
• Assertive and resilient and can work to deadlines
• Able to manage and motivate himself and others
• Able to work autonomously
• He has a can-do, solution-focused attitude
• Management and team-leading skills
• Motivational training and public speaking

Professional experience and relevant work history

Director/Therapist
Pathways to Mastery Pty Ltd (2005 to Current)

Terry developed a corporate training company called Pathways to Mastery Pty Ltd in partnership with his wife, Angie, who sadly passed away in July 2024. They specialised in designing, developing, and facilitating personalised quality training programs nationally and internationally. Terry has now withdrawn his focus on corporate, favouring a private therapy clinic now centred at Avoca Beach on the Central Coast.

The clinic offers counselling and group work for individuals, couples and families who suffer from physical and mental health complaints, family problems, fears, phobias and various psychological issues. In addition to his onsite clinic work, he has a national and international client base serviced
online.

EAP Experience (Current)

As with other EAP companies, for the last five years, Terry has worked closely with Prima Careers in their Employment Assistance Program (EAP), conducting intake sessions, counselling and psychotherapy for new clients. He responds to critical incidents and provides onsite support
for various companies, including UGL at Newcastle. He also conducted the Manager Assist Program for Prima Careers and was the first port of call for company managers. Terry now supports ‘Psychological Health’ with the same program since they purchased Prima EAP.
Baptist Care

Domestic Violence Counsellor and Group Worker (2016-2018)

Terry worked at Baptist Care Tuggerah as a domestic violence Counsellor/ Group Worker. The role involved completing intake safety assessments and counselling for men entering the Domestic Violence Facing-Up Program. He also co-facilitated the group training sessions.

The training was a sixteen-week combination of psychoeducation and interpersonal therapy. Part of my role was receiving intakes and enquiries in person and by phone. The position required being part of a team and working collaboratively with co-workers. I liaised and networked with social welfare agencies such as Cathliccare, FACS, and the Justice Department and attended interagency meetings.

His achievements at BaptistCare included understanding gender-based violence, safety issues for men, women and children, the Child Protection Act and Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO). He also gained experience and knowledge of Feminist Theory and Invitational Practices. Additionally, he gained experience working with resistant and demanding clients.

Previous work history

• Privat counselling practice (Before 2016)
• Corporate Training and Seminars (Before 2010)
• Company owner/director. Electronic Engineering (Before 2005)
• The business owner in the Electronic Repairs industry (Before 1990)