Narelle Stratford, Psychologist

Well, that’s me in the photograph!

I was born in Gordonvale, south of Cairns in sunny north Queensland, Australia. I moved a lot throughout Queensland, and settled for a time in Mackay and Mirani. Like many of us, I married, had children, and later divorced.

I have a huge interest and love for all things healing and spiritual and studied massage, herbs, healing and crystals and so on, until I decided that the mind was a great place to heal body, mind and spirit, especially when you work with the power of your Subconscious mind.

I still love crystals, and you’ll see them around the office.

I finally became a psychologist in 1997 (went through University as a single Mum and had to move to Rockhampton and Melbourne, and completed it eventually!)

I’ve been a Brisbanite since 2002, and a lot has happened. You know how it goes. In love, out of love, moved house, but through it all, the business has remained a constant in my life. (My philosophy on love and relationships is to remember those who’ve passed on or through my life, with love and laughter!)

Real Estate and Small Business Coaching

There are two sides to my business.  Originally, the business began as Sales Champions in late 2002, and in early 2003, coaching began with Real Estate Agents on sales, business and marketing concepts which initially were on-the-spot solutions.

By June that year, there was a 6 week structured programme of coaching and over 70 tools that included letters, scripts, systems, personal development and client nurturing.  Currently, the real estate site is being revamped, so I will link it in a couple of weeks.

Mid 2004, the business was expanded by building a network of Coaches, and now there are several who are licensed to deliver programmes, to cope with inquiries and requests for coaching, information and programmes.

In January 2005, the business made a timely foray into writing and delivering programmes to service-oriented small business owners, (see Sales Champions site) with a structured step by step 12 month programme of tools and personal coaching.

In the past couple of years however, I have focussed more and more on the personal side of therapy, although I still do some business coaching, or training, or policies and procedures work.

Meet Master my tabby cat!

 

I love to have that bit of variety and of course, I love to live life 2 the max, so dancing, yoga, meditation, overseas travel and catching up with friends and family (I’m now a Grandmother to three gorgeous bubs!) keeps me sane and supremely happy.

Psychology and other Qualifications

I am a Registered Psychologist and hold additional accreditations:

  • Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis and Timeline;

  • Cert IV in Workplace Assessment and Training;

  • DiSC Behavioural Profiling and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator

  • Clinical Hypnotist (2005), (2011).

I have trained, educated and been a speaker to diverse groups such as:

  • Quality Organisations in Australia, Iran, Nepal, India, New Zealand

  • The Gifted Children’s Society Mental Health staff and Clients

  • Real Estate Agents and Principals

  • Networking and Business groups

  • Coaching groups Professional Women’s groups

  • Retreat Leader for The Wealthy Spirit Retreat, Bali

I love life and am curious and interested in many things, so I have spoken on and held workshops on an eclectic mix of topics:

  • Sports Performance Enhancement

  • Pain Management

  • Principles of Consciousness and the power of your Subconscious Mind

  • Stress Management

  • Business Analysis and Success

  • Abundance

  • Marketing

  • Persuasive Selling

  • Rapport Skills and Communication

I love to dance, especially Latin and Rock ‘n Roll, walk, read, meditate and do experimental cooking to put recipes in Newsletters, when I can find the time!