About

Meet your counsellor

Hi, I’m Ivan

I’m the counsellor behind Lumina Counselling. I hold a Bachelor of Theology from Word of Life Bible Institute and a Bachelor of Counselling from the Australian College of Christian Studies. But my journey into this work started long before the classroom. For more than 15 years, I’ve walked alongside people through pastoral ministry, leadership development, discipleship and missions — and along the way, one thing became clear: counselling was where I wanted to invest my life.

My approach blends evidence-based methods — including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology — with a biblical foundation. I believe good therapy and genuine faith aren’t at odds; together, they create space for real, lasting change.

I’m passionate about helping people thrive in every season of life. I’ve seen it firsthand — in my own life and in the lives of those I’ve walked with — that God can heal, restore and help us live fully, even through the hardest chapters. Now, alongside that conviction, I get to bring the tools of professional training to help others find that same freedom.

Outside of session, you’ll usually find me with my wife of 16 years and our three kids — chasing waves, drinking too much coffee, and making the most of life here on the Port Macquarie coast.

Based on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, I work online with clients right across Australia, in both English and Spanish. I’d love to walk this next season with you.

• Bachelor of CounsellingAustralian College of Christian Studies
• Bachelor of TheologyWord of Life Bible Institute
• 15+ yearsMinistry, leadership & discipleship
• English & SpanishSessions in either language