My Career began in the
therapeutic space, as a Shiatsu therapist it was my alternative to study
psychology. 30 years ago, I learnt, how body memories are stored in the nervous
systems and are a response-the bio-psychosocial aspects of our circumstances,
body mind connections. What is what is now seen as holistic care. Knowledge of
how our family of origin and lifestyle and how they impact on our organ
functions and the effect our Mental and emotional health. As Dr Bessel Van Der
Kulk ( author of- The body keeps the score” I empower individual and groups a
new understanding and the ability to healing
from trauma- as Now Neuroscience research shows that's the only way we can
change the way we feel is becoming aware of our inner experience and learning
to be friend what is going on inside of ourselves. This is how I wok, how I
empower others.
1996 – 2025 Self- Employed- Soul-Centered Healing- Director
/ Private practice- Counselling Therapist & Supervisor in private
practice – Level 4- ACA- accredited Counsellor- registration -Over 20 years of industry
experience within the Disability sector i.e., lived, and academic experience- Bachelor’s
degree in- Community Mental Health,
Alcohol, and other Drugs – Counselling, coaching, mentoring and treatment for individuals,
couples, allied health professionals, teaching staff, to achieve their goals. Report
writing for – Magistrate court, Victims of crime (Vocat) now called FAS, working with Clients from- mandatory-Drug Treatment, forensic, Liaison
with case managers, NDIS clients, NDIS Support Coordinators, for
the support and recovery of mental health, alcohol, and
other drugs.
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Therapeutic interventions; -
Recovery model, trauma informed practice, CBT, DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy);
interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, body scan, mindfulness and
distress tolerance, Solution focused therapy, ACT, Motivational interviewing
& Shiatsu therapy.
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Contractor as an Onsite Critical incident support clinician, Eap
counsellor, Supervision training co -facilitator, TAE certified- Trainer and assessor
in Counselling and Mental Health
As Dr Bessel Van Der
Kulk states, “talk therapy is not enough”, I introduce -The benefits of Body
work, which may include pain relief, euphoria from stimulating circulation of
energy and blood, lymphatic flow, endocrine, and hormonal system. Supporting
the entire bodily systems including to immune system heal, whether be clearing-
stress / Ptsd /Trauma and related issues cold or flu-like symptoms, aches and
pains, fatigue headaches or emotional disturbance, injury, spiritual,
emotional, and mental health.
Delivery of training
and assessment in Mental Health, Trauma informed Counselling and clinical
practice, case management, in a registered training organisations. Supervision
training to Counsellors and potential counsellors and Allied health
professionals,
My specialty is
providing psycho-social biopsychosocial education from research and lived
experience of trauma, domestic abuse, intergenerational trauma, migration
trauma, and alcoholism. Sharing knowledge of the possibilities of co creation
to embark on a journey of self-discovery and the recovery process. Providing
holistic alternatives to medical intervention and pharmaceutical
products.
My Consultations may address inadequate exercise,
nutritional intake, attitudes and where trauma may be stored within the body
mind system. Working toward unblocking stuck energy, to recover wellbeing.
