Bill Van Schie
Director and Counsellor at Abundant life

          Bill has a Bachelor Degree in Divinity and a Masters degree in Counselling and has been in pastoral ministry in local congregations for more than 40 years. He is a clinical member of Christian Counsellor’s Association and is a registered Supervisor with PACFA.

          He has specialized in the areas of Supervision of Counsellors and Clergy, treatment of Trauma and conducting Marriage counselling and is the author of the pre-marital guidance book that is compatible with Prepare/Enrich, called “Preparing to Leave and Cleave”.

          Bill has also developed a self-esteem program through which many have found their sense of worth, belonging and achievement as they have found a new freedom, identity and confidence.

          Bill has taught counselling at Tertiary Institutions and conducts seminars for the public and churches, and Professional Development workshops for counsellors, clergy, chaplains and community volunteers throughout Australia.

          Bill has his own practice called Abundant Life Counselling” and conducts workshops on “How to ethically integrate ones Fath into Counselling.”