Back in 1998, Pastor Rick Brouwer had a clear and deeply held vision:
To create a centre that accommodated practitioners who served people’s physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual wellbeing.
He opened the doors with just one psychologist.
More than 20 years later, Total Wellbeing Medical and Counselling Centre has grown significantly and now brings together General Practitioners, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Marriage Counsellors, and Nurses, all committed to caring for individuals and families with professional, thoughtful, and compassionate attention.
That founding vision still guides us today.
Total Wellbeing was never intended to become another corporate healthcare business. From the beginning, the aim was to create a safe, values-aligned environment where practitioners could practise with integrity and flourish over the long term.
We continue to see ourselves as stewards of that original vision, responsible for protecting the culture, the people, and the purpose of the practice as it grows.
Total Wellbeing is a values driven medical and counselling practice founded on the belief that healthcare should care for the whole person physically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
We were established as an explicitly Christian practice, and that foundation continues to shape how we lead, how we work, and how we care for both patients and one another.
We are intentional about who joins our team.
Not because we are exclusive, but because culture, values, and alignment matter.
People who work at Total Wellbeing often describe the environment as:
Calm and respectful
Collegial and supportive
Grounded in shared values
Professionally accountable without being pressured
Across our medical and counselling teams, we prioritise:
Thoughtful, ethical care
Strong teamwork between clinicians, nurses, reception, and leadership
Open communication and mutual respect
Space for connection, reflection, and prayer
We value professionalism deeply, and we are equally mindful of wellbeing.
Our Christian faith is central to who we are, but it is expressed thoughtfully and respectfully.
Faith shapes our culture, leadership, and approach to care not through coercion or evangelism, but through integrity, compassion, and a genuine concern for people.
All care is delivered within appropriate professional, ethical, and clinical guidelines.
As Total Wellbeing continues to grow, we occasionally welcome new people into the practice across a range of roles, including:
General Practitioners
Psychologists and counsellors
Allied health professionals
Nursing and support staff
Rather than operating a high volume recruitment process, we take time to discern fit on both sides.
Working at Total Wellbeing may suit people who:
Value alignment between their work and personal values
Appreciate a collaborative, relational workplace
Want to practise their profession thoughtfully and sustainably
Are comfortable working within a Christian organisational culture
It may not be the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. We believe it’s important that people feel genuinely aligned with the culture and purpose of the practice.
If you are a practising GP and would like to explore whether there may be a good fit at Total Wellbeing, you’re very welcome to get in touch. This isn’t an application process and there’s no obligation just the beginning of a conversation.
If you’d prefer to reach out directly, you’re welcome to email me.
Ben Brouwer
Practice Manager
📧Management@totalwellbeing.ccom.au
