Michelle is a Clinical Pastoral Educator, having been awarded her credential in 2015 and was reaccredited in 2021.
Academic: Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing Primary Care), Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies, Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction. Adjunct lecturer University of Divinity Melbourne, Vic.
Professional: Michelle is the Centre Director of the Perth Community CPE Centre. She also maintains an independent supervisory practice. She is an active and committed member of ACPEWA, having served as Vice President, President and Secretary of the Management Committee and Chair of the Registration and Certification Committee.
“Being a CPE Educator is such a privilege. Accompanying CPE participants as they engage in their development as professional pastoral persons can be a life giving experience for all. The phrase “The Living Human Document” for those who are participants and those they offer care to can become more real and appreciated.”
Contact details piccpe7@gmail.com
Academic: Bachelor of Theology (distinction), Master of Arts (Theological Studies), Graduate Diploma of Education (distinction), Bachelor of Technology (1st class honours)
Professional: Helen is a Clinical Pastoral Educator with the Perth Community CPE Centre, having trained at Royal Perth Hospital. She has a background as a Hospital Pastoral Practitioner, Prison Chaplain and High School Teacher. She also provides private professional supervision to people working in pastoral care and ministry roles, or in training. She is a supervisory member of ACPEWA, member of the ACPEWA Management Committee and Registration & Certification Committee, ANZACPE (Australia and New Zealand Association of Clinical Pastoral Education) Ltd Board member and supervisor member of AAOS (Australasian Association of Supervision).
"I am passionate about helping people form their unique pastoral identity, informed by their understanding of faith, sources of meaning, purpose and connectedness in life and desire to journey with others through difficult circumstances. I utilise an adult education model grounded in theory, research, self-reflection and experience of the living human document."
Contact Details: helenvester99@gmail.com