Dovetail Founder, Amira Kay is a recognised and experienced trainer and counsellor in the addiction field.

 

Following a career in the corporate sector, Amira has worked with people experiencing addiction and those affected by other's addiction. Her 20 years of experience has been gained in both private practice and government agencies. Since 2005, she has worked as an addiction counsellor at Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Services. In addition, she was a Senior Trainer for drug education programs at Uniting Care Regen.

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Amira is a registered clinical psychotherapist and counsellor, has a Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Australian Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Amira recognises the rippling impact addiction has on lives and that people affected by other's compulsive behaviour may be left struggling.

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She is passionate about providing education and tools to improve people's lives by addressing these issues effectively.

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Qualifications

• Diploma of Soul Centred Psychotherapy

• Graduate Diploma in Alcohol & Other Drugs

• Cert. IV in Training & Assessment

• Cert. IV in Telephone Counselling Skills

• BSc Biochemistry

• Action Learning Group Facilitation Training

• Certificate in Health Coaching for Health Professionals

 

Accreditations

• PACFA - Clinical (Register No. 21506)

• ASCP - Clinical Member (Register No. 504006)

• Graduate of School for Social Entrepreneurs - Scholarship Program

• Australian Jewellers Association - Registered Jewellery Valuer

• Gemmological Association of Australia - Diploma of Gemmology