About Us
Career Counselling Australia is an independent private practice led by Belinda Abela, a highly experienced Career Development Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals across recruitment, human resources, training, resource development, and education in Australia.
Belinda has spent more than 15 years specialising in disability employment, working closely with individuals with disabilities, injuries, and health conditions to identify strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes. This experience underpins a strong commitment to inclusive, practical, and client-centred career support.
Belinda is passionate about supporting people to navigate career transitions and build confidence at every stage of their working lives. She works with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, including:
Career changers
People experiencing long-term unemployment
Individuals with disabilities, injuries, or health conditions
Parents returning to the workforce
Employees with long tenure seeking renewed direction
School leavers and early-career jobseekers
Career Counselling Australia delivers practical, evidence-based career guidance, with a strong focus on empowering clients to make informed decisions, recognise their transferable skills, and confidently progress toward their career goals.
Qualifications
Belinda holds the following qualifications:
Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Diploma of Human Resource Management
Certificate IV in Employment Services
Professional Memberships
Belinda is an active member of several professional associations, supporting ethical practice and contemporary professional standards:
Australian Centre for Career Education (ACCE)
Career Development Association Australia (CDAA)
Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)
Resume Writers Australia (RWA)
North West Careers Group (Executive Member)
Commitment to Excellence
Belinda is committed to continuous professional development and maintaining current, best-practice knowledge. She regularly participates in professional learning, networking forums, webinars, conferences, and industry events to ensure Career Counselling Australia delivers informed, ethical, and contemporary career development services that meet the evolving needs of clients.
