IDP Brisbane counsellors

We have a team of friendly, skilled education counsellors who speak a range of languages. Check out their bios and get to know them better.

Karl Sha

Fluent in English and Mandarin
Karl is originally from China. He came to Australia in 2006 and obtained his Bachelor of Business Management and Master of Commerce. Karl started at IDP in 2008 and has a wealth of experience in international education. He takes great pride in helping students and connecting them with people, services and institutions. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and exploring the city.

Thao Dang

Fluent in English and Vietnamese
Thao arrived in Australia in 2008 as an international student  from Vietnam. She completed her Masters of Community Development and  commenced her employment with IDP in 2016. She enjoys helping students explore their study options and submit their application. When Thao isn’t busy working or looking after her family, she enjoys swimming and having relaxing picnics with her family on the weekend.

Sonali Senevirathne

Fluent in English, Sinhalese and Hindi
Sonali is a dedicated marketing and counselling professional with four years’ experience in the education industry. Prior to joining IDP,  Sonali worked in Sri lanka as an Education Counsellor and knows first-hand the issues that international students face. Her hobbies include exploring new places and spending time with family and friends.

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