the ins and outs
Chris
Nothing about Chris is surface-level. A deep-thinker, a bold inquisitor, and an irreverent individualist from an early age, Chris’s journey has been guided largely by his passionate search for purpose and meaning.
Being introspective in his experiences with depression throughout his life has allowed him to develop an acute sense of self-awareness in a culture that favours mental toughness and outwardly achievement over empathy and compassion. With the help of his psychotherapist, Noel, he has been on the path of examining, respecting and managing his mental health through what he refers to as his “tool-kit”, a set of mental & physical habits he uses to maintain contentment and optimism.
Now, drawing upon his wealth of knowledge and anecdotal experience, Chris is creating a community; bringing people together through depth, meaning and honesty, rather than being intimidated by it. In Chris’ eyes, the key to achieving this is discovering how best to offer support to those affected by Mental Health struggles and guiding them through the process of healing and self-discovery as best he can.
A conversation with Chris will leave you feeling understood and respected, that is, if you can ever get him to stop talking. You’re guaranteed to learn something new, either about the world or about yourself. Curious to a fault, Chris will listen to learn and speak to guide you to new learnings.
As a qualified psychotherapist, Noel brings his personal and professional expertise to the One DMC table.
Noel has certainly worked through his own challenges in life and following his training as a Psychotherapist he has worked with a multitude of people suffering from various mental health issues. He also helps those looking to increase their performance in the many areas of their day to day life.
Born and raised in Ireland, and now residing and practicing on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, Noel has an acute awareness of how Mental Health difficulties can affect anyone, anywhere, and at any time regardless of their circumstances.
Noel is able to draw from his wide ranging experiences and is powered by his deep passion for helping people through their own challenges. With his genuinely empathic approach, Noel walks alongside his clients helping them discover their own path of self-understanding and wellbeing.
A conversation with Noel is like having the most compassionate and empathetic ear around. You’ll always feel ‘normal’ around him, and find comfort in knowing that everyone is struggling in some way too. You’ll also walk away with lots of examples of real life experiences, plus one or two pop cultures references too. Enlightenment, encouragement and authenticity are infused into all of Noel’s conversations - leaving you feeling as though your cup is half full.
Noel
Dan
We all possess a spark in our childhood that allows us to be imaginative and relentlessly curious for everything the world has to offer. Unfortunately, it’s often lost as we grow up and have to deal with the ‘real world’. Dan is one of the lucky few that retained his childlike enthusiasm for life.
A former creative guru turned Twitch streamer and videographer, Dan is now committed to helping others explore and become more accepting of their quirks - the same way he grew to be comfortable in his own skin.
Being the Producer and Creative Director for One DMC, Dan hopes to bring a sense of positivity and light-heartedness to the topic of Mental Health. Showcasing that it doesn’t always have to be seen as something to be ashamed of, and sharing how even the most overwhelming of experiences can be simplified, understood and embraced.
A conversation with Dan will always leave you feeling welcome and accepted. There’s no conversation too deep and no topic too weird to have with a guy like Dan. You’ll always find common ground and feel as though you have made a great new friend after having any conversation with him.
