Presenter

Amber Rules, B.CHC (Applied Psychotherapy), M.PACFA, is a psychotherapist, counsellor, group therapist, clinical supervisor and facilitator. She has extensive experience with addictions, and specialises in working with the family members of people who use drugs, alcohol, gambling, or have complex mental health needs.
She is the Clinical Director of Sydney Addictions Recovery, a specialist counselling clinic in Sydney’s Inner West. She is also the Director and Founder of Rough Patch, an affordable counselling service that uses a unique social enterprise model to make counselling more accessible and affordable. Previously in her career, Amber has worked in both public and private inpatient rehabilitation centres and hospitals, specialist outpatient counselling services, and private practice. 
Before becoming a therapist, Amber worked in the entertainment industry. She has an understanding of the difficulties that come with non-traditional and high-profile jobs, and is experienced in helping clients manage addiction and mental health difficulties that sometimes accompany these occupations.Amber also has lived experience of substance involvement, family addiction and intergenerational trauma, and draws on this in her clinical practice.