About Me
My passion is supporting people who have been impacted by trauma or have mental health concerns. I know that no one will go through life without experiencing emotional challenges and believe therapy is a key to living a more fulfilling life.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and have spent the last 7 years of my career working in sexual assault and mental health. My passion is supporting people who have been impacted by traumatic events or are experiencing mental health concerns.
I believe that every person is unique and deserves an individualised approach to counselling that is tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Through active listening, empathy and evidence based techniques, I work with people to help them gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I am particularly passionate in helping people move forward from significant traumatic events, particularly through the use of trauma focused interventions and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Away from The Space I am passionate about living an active lifestyle, primarily for the mental health benefits exercise. I love socialising and connecting with people, as well as spending quality time with my dogs.
Whilst I love being social, I enjoy my own quiet time and personal downtime, especially if it involves a book and coffee!
“Today you are You, that is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is Youer than You”
Qualifications
I have over 7 years experience working within a diverse range of settings including sexual assault, mental health and homelessness. I have spent the last several years working as a sexual assault counsellor at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, supporting victim survivors across the lifespan as well as supporting children under the age of 18 who have used harmful sexual behaviours. Additionally, I have experience working in acute mental health, working with individuals who have mental health concerns, gaining a rich understanding of the impact mental illness can have on a person's life.
Bachelor of Psychological Science - La Trobe University
Master of Social Work – La Trobe University
Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Course – Alpine Valleys Leaders
Level 1, 2 & 2.0 Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy – Psychology Training
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Dr Russ Harris
Intro Course to Synergetic Play Therapy - Lisa Dion