S. (operated independently by Catherine Pourreau) was born out of a strong desire to support and advocate for people with disability, to become recognized as invaluable participating members of the work-force and of their community. The aim is to help individuals express more fully their talents, their positive spirit and their creativity. Non-for-profit organisations that service or employ people with disability (and/or mental health issues) often run on a limited capital and rely heavily on carers, volunteers and government support to operate.
As a practicing counseling psychotherapist, an art therapist and a somatic practitioner, Catherine has worked with individuals with different types of disabilities and levels of impairment, in private practice and in non-for-profit organisations that offer day programs and employment (Australian Disability Employment Organisations - ADEs). It is clear that a collective unmet need for specialized counseling/coaching support is significantly limiting the potential of these organisations.
My role is therefore to provide counseling and mentoring support to individuals who want to create a richer, more independent life for themselves, but need extra support with: strengths-building, identifying their purpose and direction, increasing their motivation, participation and/or productivity. Catherine's skills lies in inspiring and motivating people, and helping them to orient their efforts towards reaching desired future goals. S. Services offered in the metropolitan Melbourne area include: psycho-emotional assistance to young and older adults with disabilities and/or mental health issues that plan to study, are already studying or are working.
individual counseling and mentoring support for individuals during periods of change and personal growth. psycho-emotional support for parents and carers. management consultancy. S. au for inquiries and referrals.