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Human first
Ness Murby (he/him)
Consultant. Counsellor. Storyteller.
I’m not one thing, I don’t fit in a box, I’m human — dad. gran’s kid always and pop’s ‘tiger’ forever. Australian. mixed-race. white-presenting. much journeyed and ever journeying. grateful to live, strive and thrive on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples (in so-called british columbia). queer. trans. disabled. blind. social justice led. belonging matters. competing Canadian Paralympian. lover of puzzles, connection and culture. eternally curious. still reads bedtime stories.
human first.
Human first is both my work approach and who I am. An inter-disciplinarian with an intersectional lens and a few decades of experience – I am not one thing and i don’t fit in a box. I believe we are each our own expert and I believe in leaning into this as I work with clients collaboratively and relationally to realise the meaningful change that is right for you – system to individual, vision and detail, journey and chapter.
consultant, counsellor and storyteller.
I work at the intersections of social justice, belonging and mental health
Consulting
Justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and intercultural competence are critical foundations for organisational success. I support you to understand impacts and identify roadblocks, develop skills and strategies, implement plans and navigate meaningful change.
Learn more about my consulting services and connect with me about project work
Counselling
Mental health intersects and interacts with all of our life’s parts, systemic and interpersonal. I am an integrative counsellor, I offer a humanistic, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach that is rooted in anti-oppressive and social justice principles. My goal is to support you where you are and as you are.
Learn more about my counselling practice and booking a session
Storytelling and Speaking Engagements
I believe that lived experience and expertise are not mutually exclusive. A teller of stories I have shared in spaces including mainstream media, conferences, panels, educational keynotes and hearings. My current focus is “asking better questions”.
Connect with me to discuss potential engagements