ABOUT CORA
Thoughtful counselling. Genuine connection. Meaningful change.
Cora Clough is a Registered Clinical Counsellor supporting individuals and couples through life's challenges, relationships and periods of change.
She provides a safe, open and non-judgemental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions and find a way forward.
MEET CORA
A little more about me
I am most fulfilled when helping people grow. Whether someone is navigating depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, trauma, change or simply feeling overwhelmed, I believe counselling can provide the space to better understand ourselves and what we need.
My role is to provide a safe and thoughtful space where we can explore what’s happening in your life, understand the experiences and patterns beneath it, and support you in finding your own way forward and work towards meaningful change.
MY APPROACH
You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate and tailored to your unique circumstances.
Together we explore what’s happening beneath the surface and develop practical strategies to help you move forward.
Safe &
Non-Judgemental
A space where you can speak openly without fear of judgement.
Individual & Personal
Counselling shaped around the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Evidence-Based
Drawing on professional counselling frameworks and therapeutic techniques appropriate to you.
Practical & Reflective
Understanding what’s happening beneath the surface while developing practical ways forward.
Trauma Informed
Recognising the impact of past experiences while supporting greater understanding, choice and a sense of control moving forward.
OUR VALUES
The values behind Vedere
Integrity
Compassion
Growth
Curiosity
Connection
Being genuine, ethical and honest in the therapeutic relationship.
Meeting people with warmth, empathy and without judgement.
Believing in our capacity to understand ourselves, change and move forward.
Looking beyond what is happening to understand why.
Creating a therapeutic relationship where people feel safe enough to be themselves.
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Experience beyond
the counselling room.
Before becoming a counsellor, Cora spent 20 years in senior leadership roles, leading diverse and multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-pressure environments. She also brings extensive experience in critical incident response, supporting individuals and organisations through challenging and unexpected traumatic events.
This experience provides a deep understanding of responsibility, complexity, decision-making, people challenges and leading through change.
20 years in banking and finance including senior leadership roles
Board Director experience within the not-for-profit sector, with involvement in governance, strategic direction, organisational decision-making and supporting sustainable outcomes.
Experience in strategy, governance, people leadership, mediation, conflict management and change
An understanding of the realities of working and leading in complex environments
Interested in counselling for leaders?
Critical incident response experience supporting individuals and teams across government agencies, corporate, retail, healthcare, not-for-profit and education settings.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Human Resource Management)
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
AICD Company Director Course
