Wayne Weaire
Principal Counsellor and Family Therapist
Wayne Weaire is the Principal Counsellor and Therapist at Counselling Ballarat, with over 30 years of experience in counselling and family therapy. He began his journey with a Bachelor of Theology from Trinity College, University of Melbourne (1980-1983), where he also studied Pastoral Counselling and Clinical Pastoral Care at Austin Hospital, Melbourne.
In 1995, Wayne shifted his focus to Family and Systems Therapy, earning his clinical registration as a family therapist with the Victorian Association of Family Therapists in 1998. He is an ongoing Clinical Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy and a member of Pacifica Congress, a professional organization for legal and counselling professionals in the Family Law System.
Wayne has worked across various youth and family services organizations, as well as in private practice throughout Victoria. He has also provided clinical supervision for social work and counselling students and professionals in rural Victorian healthcare settings.
Wayne works with individuals, couples (including same-sex couples), and families, utilizing therapeutic approaches from cognitive behavioural therapy, brief therapy, and narrative therapy, all within a systems and contextual framework. His practice is characterized by intuitive listening, insightful reflection, and empowering clients toward change and healing.
Additionally, Wayne has experience in the youth and child protection system and has contributed to the State Management Board of VAFT, facilitating professional development and training courses
ABN: 19742241634
Consultations
Afternoon & Evening by Appointment
Phone: 0427 848 011
Address:
Consulting Rooms
(Opposite St John of God Hospital)
112 Drummond Street North, Ballarat