Peter Wright
Social Science
Bio
Pete has dedicated the past 20 years towards working with parents, young people, and families, helping them to improve their lives. He has supported clients locally and across Australia through his work with yourtown, working on the Parentline and Kids Helpline services; through The Benevolent Society working on the ReachOut Parents service, and through his work at YFS Ltd. counselling young parents. He now operates a private practice, offering both individual and couples counselling, and has a keen interest in supporting parents and families.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling Studies
- Master of Counselling.
Professional Experience
- 2003-2006 Counsellor, yourtown
- 2006-2007 ESL Teacher, Hubei Polytechnic Institute, China
- 2007-2016 Counsellor, yourtown
- 2010-2016 Relief Counselling Centre Supervisor, yourtown
- 2016-2018 Child & Family Practitioner, The Benevolent Society
- 2018-2021 Child & Family Practitioner (Advanced), The Benevolent Society
- 2021-2024 Family Support Counsellor, YFS Ltd.
- 2023-Present Counsellor, This Parenting Gig (Private Practice)