Meet Veronique Hamilton
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Veronique Hamilton, founder of Exploring Minds, began her journey as a registered nurse working in a hospital setting, but her passion for mental health guided her into the field 15 years ago, finding it to be deeply rewarding.
Her commitment for mental health nursing led her to complete a Masters of Mental Health Nursing (Monash University), paving the way for her to become a credentialed mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. Throughout her professional career, Veronique has held various roles, including Mental Health Postgraduate Coordinator and Mental Health Promotion Officer, in addition to fulfilling clinical responsibilities within different multidisciplinary teams and settings. Veronique has worked in acute mental health settings, community mental health, as well as child, youth, and perinatal mental health services.
Affiliations & Licences
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Veronique’s diverse experiences reflect her commitment to advancing mental health care and education, making a positive impact on individuals and communities. She now balances her dual passions, by working in both the mental health education space and the clinical field where she continues to work one on one with clients.
She extends her knowledge and skills to workplaces, schools, and community groups, providing valuable mental health education and training to empower individuals and the wider communities.
Veronique also continues to work closely with clients seeking to enhance their mental health and well-being on a personal level, delivering person centred support and guidance to help them achieve their goals. All consultations are conducted via telehealth.
Qualifications & Accreditations
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Bachelor of Nursing
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Master of Nursing: Mental Health
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Cert IV: Training & Assessment
LE Industry Services
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Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
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Accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor
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Accredited Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Instructor
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Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
In-house Training
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Single Session Family Consultation
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Trauma Informed Practice
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Solihull Approach Training
Connect with Veronique
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Veronique's vision is for all communities to be equipped with the knowledge to recognise signs of mental health issues and mental health crisis, engage in supportive and confident conversations, and guide individuals towards accessing appropriate help. She envisions a world where mental health literacy is widespread, empowering people to respond effectively to the needs of those living with mental health challenges.
If you are interested in learning more about Veronique’s training, education or counselling services, please don’t hesitate to reach out.