Welcome to M-Power
Counselling & Consultancy!

Hi ! I am Miriam Pius, Clinical Counsellor and Director of M-Power Counselling & Consultancy. 

M-Power Counselling & Consultancy was born out of my passion for empowering people to find their own pathways to change and equipping them with the tools to achieve fulfilling lives.

I have post – graduate qualifications in Psychology and Counselling. I have been working as a counsellor in Brisbane for over 15 years in a variety of government and non-government settings. I have extensive experience working with veterans and their families, people with disabilities, people re-entering the workforce after an illness or injury, people with chronic pain and immigrants.

I am a clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and a full member of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counselling (ASORC).

I believe you are the expert of your own life and experiences, and my role is to help you find the balance in your life to help you make meaningful values-based changes. I am passionate about using a holistic / bio – psycho – social approach integrating all components of wellness to empower the COMPLETE YOU, to achieve lasting health and wellbeing.

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My mission is to help you improve your physical, psychological, social, and emotional wellbeing through EMPOWERMENT; as I firmly believe that you are the artists of your own destiny, and you have the inherent ability to design your own canvas of ’LIFE’.

In addition to my clinical practice, I also provide occupational rehabilitation services which include:

  • Vocational Counselling
  • Adjustment to disability counselling
  • Vocational assessments
  • Transferrable skills assessments
  • Employability assessments
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M-Power Counselling & Consultancy

My passion and areas of expertise, but not limited to, are:

  • Helping people live fulfilling lives with chronic pain
  • Helping people return to work after an injury , disability, or after a long-term health condition
  • Helping people with stress, anxiety, and mood concerns
  • Helping migrants and refugees deal and cope with the social, emotional, and career challenges of living in a new country
  • Helping people achieve their vocational / career goals or transition to a new career
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My Approach

I approach therapy, as a collaborative process of mutual respect, integrity, compassion, patience, honesty, and insight.  As a counsellor, I believe my role is to equip you with the tools and resources to support you through the journey of life. In a safe, supportive, and non- judgemental environment, I will help you identify your strengths and empower you to make positive changes to your life.

I draw on a number of therapeutic approaches including: Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Solution – Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) therapies.  Using a “mind – body holistic / bio – psycho – social approach” my goal is to help you create a healthy and happy life.

In my work with you I also utilise a combination of creative and complimentary approaches such as  – Mindfulness, Meditation, Art, Yoga, Animals and Horticulture to help you find wholeness, balance and well – being.

I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs. I consider it my privilege to support you on your pathway to wellbeing and wholeness.

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Professional Credentials:

  • Graduate Diploma of Counselling – Australian College of Applied Psychology
  • Master of Psychology – University of Madras
  • Bachelor of Psychology – University of Madras
  • Certificate in Holistic Counselling and Meditation – Inner Voyage College
  • Certificate IV in Small Business Management
  • Certificate IV in Business and Government
  • Yoga Teacher Training– Viniyoga Australia

Professional Affiliations:

  • Full Member of Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)
  • Clinical Member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA)
  • Comcare Accredited (Consultant ID #2352)

On a more personal note

  • I enjoy spending time in nature and at the beach with my husband, and fur baby (Mitch), who also doubles as my practice’s welcoming committee.
  • My pastimes include – painting, photography, gardening, interior decorating, cooking, sewing, beading, making jewellery, and crafting.
  • I am a plant enthusiast and love spending time caring for my indoor and outdoor plants or visiting the local plant nurseries.
  • My favourite activities are cycling with my husband, going to the park with Mitch and meeting fellow dog lovers, meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, RPM and aqua aerobics.
  • One of my favourite pastimes is reading.
  • I am a Yoga Practitioner.
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