Lisa Stallard

In the field of Mental Health and Community Services, Lisa Stallard stands as a seasoned veteran with a rich and diverse background. She has devoted many years to understanding and aiding individuals in various capacities, harnessing her extensive expertise as a fulcrum for change and positive impact in communities across New South Wales.

As a certified counsellor, Lisa has held significant roles in two distinguished practices. In Sydney, she specialised in working intimately with individuals grappling with a range of mental health concerns, from anxiety and depression to relationship tribulations and marriage mediation. Moving beyond individual therapy, her practice in the Central Coast of NSW expanded to encompass family and group counselling, notably pioneering support groups for children and women.

Lisa's versatility in the Community Services sector is reflected in her vast experience, which spans from providing drug and alcohol crisis accommodation and counselling to case management at a residential home for young homeless women run by the Sydney City Mission. Her empathic approach extends to facilitating in-home support and spearheading groups aimed at rekindling the spirits of the long-term unemployed, including indigenous communities.

Utilising her profound knack for communication, Lisa has been at the forefront of numerous awareness campaigns for prestigious not-for-profit organisations such as Dementia Australia NSW, the Quit Smoking Campaign, and the Asthma Foundation of NSW.

As a trainer specialising in AoD, Mental Health, Community Services, and Counselling, Lisa seamlessly marries her passion for helping others with her adept research and writing skills. She stands as a beacon of knowledge, ready to equip her students with the wisdom and tools necessary to make a tangible difference in their respective fields.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Macquarie University  

Specialisations: Behavioural Science, Mass Communications, and Politics

Diploma of Applied Counselling, Institute of Applied Counselling

Certificate IV TAE40116

Certificate in Gestalt Therapies

Certificate IV in Small Business Operations

Join Lisa in an enriching journey of learning, where experience meets empathy, fostering a new generation of compassionate and knowledgeable professionals ready to make their mark in the community services sector.