A decade of learning, growth and transformation.
Since opening its doors, the Australian School of Holistic Counselling has had the privilege of supporting thousands of students on their journey to becoming practitioners, therapists, coaches and helping professionals.
Over the years, we’ve created qualifications, workshops, retreats, supervision, intensives and a thriving community dedicated to personal and professional growth.
As our work continues to evolve, we wanted to honour the journey that brought us here and the incredible people who have been part of it.
Welcome to our story.
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Humble Beginnings
Every journey starts somewhere. This one began with a simple idea: to create a place where people could grow, heal and discover more of who they are.
Like many women building a business while raising a young family, my journey began at home. With two young children, I started by seeing clients in a room inside our house before transforming a purpose-built backyard studio into a welcoming space for teaching and connection.
Alongside my one-to-one sessions, I began offering personal development courses. It was during this time that I realised how much I loved working with groups, teaching and mentoring others.
At the time, I had no idea where that journey would lead.
“I would like to acknowledge the enormity of the work you have done to create this school. Thank you.”
— Susan
Taking The Leap
As demand grew, so did the vision! In 2018, I established Australian school of holistic counselling, purchased our first training premises and expanded beyond small group workshops into professional education. What begun as a desire to help a handful of people had become a commitment to educate and supporting practitioners on how much larger scale.
Growing a Community
“This course has been far more than just a training—it’s been a profound journey of self-discovery. The content is beautifully curated, deeply researched and created with such evident passion and care. I feel genuinely privileged to have been part of something so supportive, thoughtful and transformative.”
— Bethany
As the college continued to grow, so did our community. New qualifications were introduced, we developed our own curriculum, our workshops expanded and students joined us from across Australia, united by a shared passion for helping others.
We embraced online learning early, allowing us to reach practitioners far beyond the classroom. When the world changed during COVID-19, we were already equipped to continue supporting our students, ensuring their learning journey never had to pause.
Over the years, our reach extended beyond Australia, welcoming an international community of students and laying the foundations for the next stage of our evolution.
“The level of support was amazing and the weekly live sessions helped me so much. I’m so grateful to have found this course. It sounds cliché—but it honestly changed my life.”
— Hayley
When Everything Changed
From the outside, everything looked like success. The college had grown beyond anything I’d imagined. But behind the scenes, I was learning one of the biggest lessons of my life—that sustainable leadership requires balance, boundaries and the courage to ask for help.
As the college continued to grow, so did the demands of leading it. Like many business owners, I found myself giving more and more of myself until there was very little left to give. Eventually, my body forced me to stop.
Experiencing severe burnout became a turning point. It challenged everything I believed about success, productivity and service. Recovery wasn’t simply about slowing down; it was about learning to lead differently—with greater trust, stronger boundaries, the support of others and a renewed commitment to living the values I had been teaching all along.
Looking back, I wouldn’t change that chapter. It reshaped not only the way I work, but the philosophy that would eventually become the foundation of the INTEMIND Method® and the next evolution of the work.
A New Philosophy
“Madelaine is a true master of her craft, and witnessing profound transformation live, right there in front of my eyes, was beyond inspiring.”
— Julie
Over the past decade, working alongside thousands of students, practitioners and clients has revealed something that qualifications alone could never teach. Lasting transformation isn’t simply about learning more or doing more. It’s about understanding ourselves more deeply and cultivating a greater sense of belonging—to ourselves, to one another and to something greater than ourselves.
These insights have gradually evolved into the INTEMIND Method®, a framework that continues to grow through practice, research and lived experience. It represents the next evolution of our work and the philosophy that now underpins the next are of evolution.
As the work continues to evolve, so too does the way we deliver it. InteMind Institute is now home to our advanced professional development, mentoring and immersive learning experiences for practitioners ready to deepen their craft, while InteMind International (our UK College) continues to provide foundation and advanced qualifications for those beginning or expanding their professional journey.
While this chapter marks a new direction, our purpose remains unchanged: supporting people to grow, rise and thrive, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to sharing the next chapter with you.
