Shifting Lives
Lived experience.
Professional practice.
Books, technology and movement
David reads widely, mostly science fiction and fantasy, and follows technology, neuroscience and neuroplasticity — particularly how people adapt. He walks, and has practised Aikido, Judo and Karate for years. He prefers quieter places and smaller groups, yet calls himself a thrill-seeker with a taste for serious roller coasters.
Independence has always mattered to me.
David independently moved from the United States to New Zealand, later becoming a New Zealand citizen before eventually making Australia home. Experiences throughout his life have reinforced the importance of agency, responsibility and being able to make your own choices — even when support is needed along the way.
Founder, Counsellor and Therapist
David Chittenden
Being born blind meant learning to listen closely, question assumptions, and understand that the way something first appears is not the only way to see it.
My background spans counselling, mental health, rehabilitation, family support and disability services across Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
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Background & Experience
Master of Science, Counselor Education (Rehabilitation Counselling and Marriage & Family Therapy), Portland State University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration & Management, Summa Cum Laude, American InterContinental University
Australian Counselling Association, Level 4 Member (Experienced Professional)
Software Systems and Accessibility Lead
Nicholas Wiley
My background is in systems engineering, design technology and software automation. I began working with parametric design, development and automated systems long before the current wave of AI, using technology to simplify complex processes and solve practical problems.
Today, I bring that systems mindset to digital accessibility — combining engineering, automation and emerging technology with real-world human testing to create digital experiences that work for more people.
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Background & Experience
Bachelor Degree, Planning — The University of Queensland
Certificate IV in Engineering — TAFE Queensland
READY WHEN YOU ARE
If the way we work feels right for you, we can start with a conversation.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If something in your life is not working the way you want it to, we can begin by looking at what is happening and where you would like to go from here.
