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Alison Clift

Equine Therapist

What did you do before your role at Noosa Confidential:

I began my working life in the UK Military and then moved into social welfare based work. I have enjoyed a number of roles including:

  • Qualified Teacher – PE
  • Captain in the British Army – Sandhurst, served in UK Germany and Cyprus.
  • Cambridge County Council – Social Services, working with school refusers and child protection.
  • Cambridge County Council- Social Services Management Development – Leading Health and Social services management development program. This involved setting up the program, accreditation, lecturing, mentoring and assessment.
  • SRI – Training Manager, responsible for the review and upgrade of the current training within the industry. I developed on-line training videos, and competency-based SOPs and training programs. I also set up and ran industry the scholarship program and initiated annual training conference and workshops.

Why do you choose to work at NC?

I have known Pettina for several years and have always followed her work, I believe in the holistic integrated approach and enjoy learning from my colleagues.

The Equine Assisted sessions give the program another dimension, the unique interactions between client and horse, provide powerful feedback without judgement or agenda, allowing clients to experiment physically with activities like holding space, setting boundaries and connecting. This works seamlessly with other modalities used in the program and through the therapist and staff communication to enhance the opportunities for growth for the client.

What does a general day look like in your work?

There is no general day!!

I oversee horse and facility maintenance, complete Noosa Confidential client sessions and Horses and Humans sessions which is charity based work with people affected by Domestic Violence.

Why are you most proud to do the work you do?

Seeing a ‘light bulb moment’ or seeing someone do something successfully that they though they couldn’t.

What is your favourite life philosophy?

STOP. BREATHE. LOVE


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Why we are different:

At Noosa Confidential we tailor our programs to each individual and this means that all therapy and treatment is a one to one, case by case delivery. It is important to us that we work with you one to one to identify and understand the root cause of your challenges, giving you the space, time and privacy to share everything with freedom. Throughout your program you will be supported by a team of dedicated mental health professionals, medical professionals and your Noosa Confidential support team.

The Noosa Confidential program is about you and your life. It is tailored, professional and private giving you the certainty and space to find the right way forward with the support to build sustainable, successful living solutions.
Noosa Confidential is affiliated with qualified registered practitioners. No matter what area of speciality they work in, you can rest assured that you are working with qualified, experienced professionals ready to work together to provide you with an integrative treatment program that is tailored to your specific circumstances and needs.
Comprehensive planning and analysis before you arrive ensures that we develop a program that serves you and your life circumstance. From the moment you initiate a conversation with the Noosa Confidential team, we will work with you ensuring that we have a deep understanding of your personal circumstance and drivers.

Our goal is to have you feel supported and comfortable before you even arrive, giving you the assurance that we are here to help you as a whole person in your life. Furthermore, once you have completed the program, we provide ongoing structured, support to integrate what you have learned and achieved in your program into a sustainable lifestyle solution in your everyday environment.
We will monitor your progress daily while on program so that we know how the plan is working for you and if it needs to be adapted. We are not a one size fits all solution, we are individually tailored and offer a multidimensional approach fully supervised by an expert team.
Program outcomes are measured and monitored daily to show you how you are improving mentally and physically. The level of analysis and observation is unparalleled. You will be able to accurately track and monitor your progress during and after the program providing you with solid, tangible evidence of the work and growth that you have undertaken. We believe that being able to see progress and track growth is a powerful motivator and reminder of just how far you have come.
Noosa Confidential employs both conventional and advanced pathology testing as well as new and emerging testing assessments. The testing we do is scientifically based and proven. We pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive and cutting-edge testing available to ensure that we can clearly identify all contributing factors in your condition.

When we know exactly what we are dealing with (through testing not guessing), we are able to provide you with the exact combination of treatments to best support your recovery.
In conjunction with therapy and pathological testing, we offer a fully integrated nutritional program designed specifically for your needs based on your testing and assessments.

Our food as medicine education will support you to excel in other areas of your program as you create bio-chemical and physiological environment that supports you physically, mentally and emotionally. Without the right minerals and nutrients your body will continue to exist in a weakened state of low-level stress making it harder for you to curb negative behaviours.
Our entire program is underpinned by educational foundations to ensure you leave our residential program with the tools and information you need to continue to grow and progress beyond your stay. Education is key in continued application of the program basics.

We believe that continued sustainable wellness in life comes from understanding what to do, why you need to do it and how it will benefit you in your life.
Noosa Confidential is not a hospital even though we use a range of traditional testing and treatment methods. We are also not a retreat or a resort even though we use natural and alternative therapies.

So, what are we?

We are an integrative rehabilitation and health program combining the best scientifically-backed and evidence based treatments from the medical, natural and alternative professions designed to identify and treat the root cause of a person’s health challenge.

We focus on you as a person and then utilise the needed prescription of treatments to ensure you regain optimal health while having a foundation for continued growth.
Our accommodation options are immersed in some of Australia’s most beautiful natural settings on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.

Each client has their own room with private ensuite and shared dining and living areas only. Each residence is furnished with beautiful furniture akin to that of a beautiful holiday home, and are situated within walking distance to beaches, national parks and recreation areas.