Gaining a BA Dip Ed from the University of NSW Charmaine has had an extensive teaching career where she worked with children and families to overcome problems associated with school stress, learning difficulties and parenting issues.

After gaining a Post Graduate Degree in Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology, Charmaine has worked in the public sector and community settings as well as private practice. This experience has gained her clinical membership of The Counselling and Psychotherapists Association and clinical membership of The Australian Counselling Association. Charmaine has a commitment to on going professional development and attends regular courses and seminars.