Andrew Whitehead

Combining my training in counselling with various life experiences is what led me to becoming involved with David and the Heavy M.E.T.A.L.  program. Growing up as men we have generational approaches, behaviours, teachings and expectations instilled within us. Society, media and our own personal experiences reinforce who we become, not all of which are positive or healthy for ours and others’ wellbeing. We as men are responsible for how we apply these absorbed facets of our character when our life path and those around us are impacted by the affect we have on them.

Reflecting on humanity as a whole and the state of the world, we men as half of the population are responsible for some incredible achievements but at the same time, we are also responsible for some outcomes that have had hugely detrimental outcomes and resulted in mass destruction.

In my life, I have witnessed, been impacted by and participated in abusive behaviour, substance abuse, abuse of perceived privilege, denial of truth and the impact of one’s actions and the emotional damage wrought by these behaviours. If we really care for those around us, it’s past time to make a difference by changing those negative behaviours.

I feel very privileged to be part of Heavy M.E.T.A.L. Group and to be able to offer my services as a co-facilitator of the amazing program that David has created. I am a qualified counsellor who is registered with the Australian Counselling Association, a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and I am continually studying in the associated fields of counselling and therapies. I have experience in Family Law and I am also a member of the Mental Health Academy.

I believe I have something to offer, to contribute and to help. I have witnessed the amazing changes in men, the blossoming of the good man that presides inside. If you have recognised that change is necessary then there’s positive no better place to do it.

Judith Szucs

I feel joyful and energised when I can liberate others from the limitations of their current perspective. These limiting perspectives can cause other symptoms, both medical and psychological. Freeing people of these and removing unhelpful body memories can lead to empowerment and increased self-awareness.

I am a qualified counsellor, registered Level 4 membership with Australian Counselling Association. I am also a member of the College of Clinical Supervisors. 

I provide an interagency service for the women and children whose partner has engaged in the Heavy M.E.T.A.L program with the goal to empower women to improve the quality of their lives and fulfill their potential.

Raising five children using alternative natural medicines and working within the disability field for many years has provided me with a wide range of experiences and a unique philosophy of life.

My passion is facilitating transformation through supporting and coaching clients in discovering the core issues that are creating their pain. I also work to help my clients uncover any addictions they may be fostering, whether emotionally or physically, as well as any other reasons that may leave them feeling unwell.

I use empathy, compassion and good humour to help clients address challenges that may be confronting and help them to become free of these challenges. I love helping them to reach their potential and purpose and to achieve an overall sense of wellbeing.

My centred healing approach counteracts stress, anxiety, depression and aches and pains. This method releases endorphins which offers relief using natural mood-altering hormones, creating a sense of nurturing and self-acceptance.

My intentions in therapy are to facilitate healing through the release of negative emotions and to enhance self-esteem, confidence and self-acceptance by raising a client’s self-awareness. Achieving harmony between behaviour and emotions is the desired result as this gives my clients a solid foundation to work from in order to reach their goals.