David Chittenden

Certified Industry Expert Registry

Registered Approved

North Lakes, QLD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchittenden/

https://www.shiftinglives.com.au/about

Professional Summary

David Chittenden is the founding director and counsellor of Shifting Lives, an online counselling practice based in North Lakes, Queensland, which he founded in 2019. He has about 19 years of counselling experience in the United States, New Zealand and Australia, across individual, couples and family counselling, rehabilitation and disability services, trauma and grief, group programs and crisis support. He holds a Master of Science in Counselor Education (Rehabilitation Counselling and Marriage and Family Therapy) from Portland State University and is a Level 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association. From 2022 to 2024 he delivered telehealth and online forum support for Beyond Blue through Australian Unity, and he also counsels online with BetterHelp. Born blind, David brings lived experience of accessibility and independence to his work, and he shares practical videos on listening, communication and change. INDPA recognises him as a Certified Industry Expert.

Assigned Competencies

CHCCCS003 - Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide CHCCCS019 - Recognise and respond to crisis situations CHCCSL001 - Establish and confirm the counselling relationship CHCCSL002 - Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills CHCCSL003 - Facilitate the counselling relationship and process CHCCSL006 - Select and use counselling therapies CHCCSL007 - Support counselling clients in decision-making processes CHCFCS001 - Facilitate the family counselling process CHCFCS002 - Provide relationship counselling CHCGRP002 - Plan and conduct group activities