Nicki Paull

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Nicki Paull
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Born
Nicola Paull

Queensland, Australia
Alma mater
OccupationActress, voice-over, counsellor
Years active1983–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2006; div. 2014)​
Websitewww.nickipaull.com

Nicola Paull (born 1962 Queensland, Australia), is an Australian actress and a registered counsellor.[1] Though predominantly known for her work on television, she has also appeared in films and on stage, as well as performing as a voice-over artist and narrator.

Television[]

On television, Paull's most prominent roles were as Lisa Mullins in Prisoner (1986), Sarah Harper in Return to Eden (1986), and Miss Scarlett in Cluedo (1992). In the mini-series Darlings of the Gods (1989), Paull played the role of June Kelly.[2] She has also had roles in The Flying Doctors and Neighbours.[3]

In the 1990s, Paull moved to the UK and began working as a producer of corporate events and audio programmes for several years before returning to Australia.

Education and Film[]

Paull graduated with a Diploma in Arts (Drama) from the Victorian College of the Arts in 1983, aged 21.[3] In 1988, she had a role in the Australian film Boulevard of Broken Dreams[3] while in 2002, she had a small role in the horror film Queen of the Damned.

In mid-life, Paull earned a Master of Business (Human Resource Management) degree from Swinburne University in Melbourne. Separately, she holds a Diploma of Counselling.[1] Paull has appeared in guest roles on Australian television and film, and on the stage. For several years, she ran a series of workshops entitled "The Business of Being an Artist" based on her Master's thesis.

In 2008, Paull narrated the audiobook "The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet" by Colleen McCullough.[4]

In August 2021, Paull enrolled in the Certificate IV in New Small Business at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE as part of the government funded NEIS program.[5] This program provides individuals on government benefits access to further government assistant in starting their own businesses. Paull applied to the program to develop her counselling services business.

Personal life[]

On 18 November 2006, Paull married Australian musician Keith Potger in front of six witnesses and a celebrant on the Mornington Peninsula.[6] They divorced on 8 February 2014. Paull is a registered counsellor based in Melbourne, specialising in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Buddhist Psychology.[1]

Publications[]

Paull has published under the nom de plume Margot MacCallum with trauma-informed expertise in the niche field of recovery from narcissistic abuse.[1]

  • 2018 MacCallum, Margot : Healing the Trauma of Psychological Abuse - A Lived Experience Roadmap to a Mindful Recovery (Balboa Press, AU) ISBN 9781504315326 | Subject: Family & Relationships › Divorce & Separation (Self-help)[7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Registered Counsellor Nicki Paull". Australian Counselling Association. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Darlings of the Gods". Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Neighbours: The Perfect Blend | Interview: Nicki Paull". perfectblend.net. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  4. ^ "The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet". fishpond. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  5. ^ scheme=AGLSTERMS. AglsAgent; corporateName=Department of Education, Skills and Employment; address=50 Marcus Clarke St (16 June 2021). "New Business Assistance with NEIS". Department of Education, Skills and Employment. Retrieved 27 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "(The other) Keith and Nic tie the knot". The Age. 22 November 2006. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  7. ^ MacCallum, Margot (27 October 2018). Healing the Trauma of Psychological Abuse - A Lived Experience Roadmap to a Mindful Recovery. ISBN 9781504315326. Retrieved 12 December 2020.

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