Mental Health Social Worker and Counsellor
Personal Details & Interests
I am a qualified Mental Health Social Worker, counsellor and advocate who is passionate about working with, and learning from, the diversity that exists within people.
My approaches are holistic and client centered.I work with youth, women and the Deaf community.
I have local and international experience working with survivors of trauma and abuse, human trafficking and women in the sex industry. I am passionate about human rights, social justice and gender equality and living in a world free of abuse, slavery and neglect.
I am a strong advocate for cultural diversity. I have travelled extensively throughout Asia, America, the Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and South Africa. I have undertaken work in many of these countries, in particular with Deaf children in Cambodia, survivors of abuse in Vanuatu, and child survivors of human trafficking in the Philippines.
Experience (Areas of Expertise)
I have a proven track record in the field of complex trauma and working with women with dissociative identity disorder. I have experience working with the Deaf community and I have conversational Auslan skills. I have an ongoing commitment to learning Auslan and providing culturally appropriate mental health services in sign language or with a qualified interpreter.
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Therapies that I practice:
Psycho-education (including motivational interviewing)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Behavioural Interventions
Behaviour Modification
Exposure Techniques
Activity Scheduling
Cognitive interventions | | Relaxation strategies including;
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Controlled Breathing
Skills Training including
Problem Solving
Anger Management
Social Skills
Communication
Stress Management
Parent Management
Interpersonal Therapy (especially for depression). |
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Areas of specialty include
Deaf and hearing impaired counselling (Auslan conversational skills)
Women and Youth with Disabilities
Survivors of Human Trafficking
Women in the Sex Industry
Self Harm
Suicide Prevention
Depression and other Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders | | Relationship Problems
Adjustment Issues
Family Conflicts
Personality Disorders
Suicidal Thoughts
Life Crises
Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dissociative Disorders |
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Workshops
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Disabilities and Sexual Health
So Safe Disabilities Training
Cross Cultures Training (Youth Challenge Australia/Vanuatu)
Deaf World Training
Trauma and Recovery | | Healing Broken Bonds:
Traumatic Attachment and Affect
Senior First Aid Certificate
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy course
Tatra Complex Trauma
Working with Women who Have Dissociative Identity Disorder Training
Personal Effectiveness
Strengths Based Training and Motivational Learning |
Affiliations
Accredited Member of Australia Association of Social Workers (MASW)
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Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work, Postgraduate Diploma of Psychological Studies, Certificate Three in Auslan Sign Language, currently completing Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology.
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Fees
Counselling $100 an hour
Bulk Billing with concession card
Medicare rebates are available through the Better Access for Mental Health Care Initiative. Referrals for a Mental Health Care Plan need to be first obtained through your GP.
* Out reach appointments can be arranged at another agency or community location.
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Contact Details
Phone: 0416 869 823
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Links
Beyond Blue for depression in people who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
Project Respect - Women Matter
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
MAP
Counselling,
Life Coaching,
Psychotherapy 
