Neil has a Grad Dip Counselling , Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy, Cert IV NLP Practitioner, Cert IV Telephone Counselling, Dip Teach.

In addition to working as a counsellor, he is also Head of Department - Counselling,  as well as a lecturer at NatureCare College in St Leonards.

Neil works with a range of clients including individuals, couples and families. He uses a combination of counselling methodologies depending on what is most suitable for the client. Taking a solution focussed approach in general, he helps clients manage their lives in a more positive and productive manner.

Neil has over 25 years experience. He worked in various corporate training/HR roles for several large multi-nationals in Australia, UK and NZ which then led to working with individuals one on one. From there he went back and studied counselling prior to setting up NorthSide Counselling in 2002.

Neil is the father of three teenagers, a learning experience in itself and something that cannot be taught from a book. Neil believes that achieving a balanced life is very important - keeping active both in mind and body is important.  Neil likes to run, surf and practice yoga on a regular basis.