HOW TO BOOK
After reviewing the practitioners below, should you identify a clinician that best matches your therapeutic need, please email them directly via the link provided under their profile.

If you would like to book with a Wonderkind & Co clinician or need guidance to identify who would be in the best position to support, based on your enquiry information, clinician capacity, modality and level of complexity required, contact us directly through the REFER NOW button.

Referrals will be reviewed weekly and we will be in contact shortly after.

If you have not had a response within a week, please contact the office directly on hello@wonderkindandco.com or phone 03 5277 2720

Please ensure you have had a referral discussion with a member of our team before a GP Mental Health Care Plan is commissioned.

WITH CLAIRE MARUM
Wonderkind & Co
Business Manager

Based at Ariston House, Claire joins the Wonderkind & Co team with an extensive background and experience in Business Management and Client Services. Claire’s organisation skills, efficiency and attention to detail ensure the smooth running of the Wonderkind & Co business, both behind the scenes and by offering a calm, warm welcome to clients and their families.

Claire is also now offering private Business Support, after hours, Fridays and weekends, to health professionals looking to take the leap into Private Practice or current sole trader/small business owners looking for solutions to streamline their practice.

New to Private Practice?

Offering step by step support in starting your Private Practice, setting you up for success with procedures, training and the business knowledge to comfortably move into the Private Space.

Current Private Practitioner needing a little extra support?

Claire can assist with one off administration support such as reconciling client invoices and following up outstanding payments, getting up-to-date with case notes, updating client details and files or developing and implementing procedures to help streamline your practice.

Claire can also assist with ongoing business support including administration, responding to client enquiries/requests, managing appointments as well as bookkeeping.

For more information or to chat about how Claire can support you in your Private Practice journey, contact clairemarum@outlook.com or phone 0422 131 938.

WITH DEBORAH BUGEJA

Mental Health Social Worker

Deb is a Mental Health Social Worker with over 7 years experience in mental health, disability, youth and child and families sectors. Deb has been fortunate enough to build on her skills and knowledge to support clients with complex needs. She specialises in working with families and children between the ages of 0-5, supporting young people and their parents/carers connect to their emotional world by supporting attachment repair, development and attunement.
Working within many therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to; Circle of Security program, Activities underpinned by Theraplay Principles (Level 1) an attachment based Play Therapy, Sunshine Circles (Group Based Theraplay) Program and Marte Meo Practitioner (Level 1).
Deb loves to foster authentic therapeutic rapport and work with parents and children to understand their driving needs, strengths, challenges while offering evidenced based and practical support to enable families to reconnect, grow, while navigating both their individual and familial journeys to reach their full potential and develop.
Deb is highly efficient, well organised and her open, honest, nurturing approach is the ideal mix for little ones and families in need.

• NDIS participants (0-5 years)
• Parenting Support (Clinic & Outreach)
• Family Support (Clinic & Outreach)
• Routine Development & implementation
• WonderTOT Facilitator (0-2 years) & Carers
• WonderPlay Facilitator (3-5 years) & Carers
• Transition Anxiety & Management
• Activities underpinned by Theraplay principles (1:2) Child & Carer
• Circle of Security to support Attachment Disruption
• Marte Meo to support Child Development Support and Attunement
• Individual Therapeutic Care Plans (ITCP)
• Early Education Consultation
• Parenting Training & Support Programs

Deb can be contacted via deb@wonderkindandco.com and Referrals can be made directly through the Wonderkind & Co website via the refer now button. 

MIKKENZIE HAYNES
Wonderkind & Co
Client Administration Assistant

Mikki is our newest addition to reception. With a business degree and four vibrant years in marketing and customer service, she’s decided to embark on a new journey into holistic health, currently undertaking a degree in Chinese Medicine.

A cheerful spirit with a kind heart, Mikki brings strong-willed determination, cultural awareness, exceptional communication and organisation to everything she does. She looks forward to enhancing your experience at the Ariston House

WITH SACHA SAKER
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Registered Counsellor

Sacha is an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Counsellor with over a decade working with adolescents and adults in support of their mental health and wellbeing. Sacha offers individual counselling to adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and PTSD.

As a former Mental Health Clinician in the community sector Sacha is acutely aware of the effects mental health can have on day-to-day life. As a previous Secondary College Team Leader supporting a multi-disciplinary group, Sacha also has a well-developed understanding of mental health presentations in adolescents and in particular an increased awareness of the stressors and influences that are associated with this time of life and development. Sacha specialises in supporting teens with high risk and/or complex needs. Sacha’s experience also extends to other members in the community which includes Veterans and their families. As a Military Veteran herself, she is well placed to support and guide Veterans and their families through their mental health recovery journey. Sacha works to provide a safe and non-judgemental space to support clients navigate through life challenges, regardless of what age and stage of life you are in. She aims to provide a proactive approach, ultimately delivering targeted support for individuals in times of need and recovery.

While Sacha has an extensive clinical toolbox her favoured modalities include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Centred Therapy (PCT). Sacha has recently added additional times to her calendar as appointments continue to fill quickly. If you or a loved one is hoping to start on your/their mental health wellbeing path, please contact Sacha at sacha@balancedminds.au or via the Wonderkind&Co website link in our bio.

• 1:1 Therapeutic Support
• Family Support
• Parenting Support
• Social Work Clinical Supervision
• Field Education for Students
• Program Development
• Training / Professional Workshops

Send all self-referrals and inquiries directly through email to Sacha at sacha@balancedminds.au or visit www.balancedminds.au

 WITH TILLY AMBLER

Tilly holds a Master of Psychology and is a registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience across corporate and private settings. She has extensive experience in career coaching, development, counselling and is experienced in supporting clients with mental health difficulties that impact their day-to-day lives. Tilly is passionate about supporting clients to achieve realistic outcomes.  

Using a mix of evidence-based therapies* Tilly works with you at your pace, understanding your background and experiences that have brought you to therapy. She will work with you toward your goals and support you in shaping a clear pathway toward the life you’re trying to live. Tilly has specialist training in Anxiety, Perinatal mental health, and Couples therapy**

Appropriate referrals for Tilly include:

• Anxiety 
• Pregnancy, Perinatal and Post-natal support
• Couples therapy
• Workplace stress
• Life transitions
• Career coaching and guidance
• Adjustment Disorder
• IVF and Fertility counselling 
• ADHD
• Autism
• Depression
• Non-Directive Pregnancy Counselling
• Parenting support
• Grief and loss.  

* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Gottman Couples Therapy and others.

** Specialist training with Dr Russ Harris in ACT, Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE), The Selini Institute, ANZICA, EFT Australia, Gottman Couples Therapy

Located in Ariston House, Tilly can be contacted directly at tilly@shapepsychology.com.au

Vist Shape Psychology for further information

WITH SHELBY LEECH
Nurturing Tails
Mental Health Social Worker
Animal Assisted Therapist
Teacher

Shelby is a qualified teacher and most recently completed her Masters of Social Work degree.

Shelby has significant experience working with young people in the Out of Home Care Space who have been exposed to sexual abuse, family violence, mental health, sexual exploitation, and AOD. Shelby has experience working with both children and families in this space.

Shelby has trained in complex and developmental trauma, Grief and Loss program Seasons for Growth, Animal Assisted Therapy, and the CALM Minds Anxiety support & education program.

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Shelby directly at shelby@nurturingtails.com

• Psychosocial Assessment
• 1:1 Therapeutic Support
• Clay Field Therapy
• Family Support
• Parenting Support
• Animal Assisted Therapy
• Small Group Programs

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Shelby directly at shelby@nurturingtails.com

WITH BELINDA TRIBE
Therapeutic Support

Belinda is a mental health social worker with over 20 years’ of experience in both the Out of Home Care sector and the Housing and Homelessness Sector.

Using both trauma informed and neuro divergent informed approaches, Belinda effectively engages and works relationally with children, their families, and caregivers, supporting them to develop their own strengths and create positive change. Belinda delivers practice responses that are therapeutic, and promote safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.

Belinda has extensive experience in completing comprehensive risk assessments, psychosocial assessments of children and adults, and providing outreach support and advocacy to families. Belinda is passionate about Strengthening the Team around the Child, through the provision of therapeutic responses underpinned by Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Principles.

• 1:1 Therapeutic Support
•  Parenting / Family Support (in office & outreach) (Trauma & Disability Focus)
• CALD Family Support (bilingual)
• Facilitator of Carer Support Groups 
• Foster Care Training 
• Foster Care Assessments

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Belinda directly at belinda@tribetherapeuticsupport.com.au or phone 0491 006 200

Mental Health Social Worker / Family Therapy

Tara is a mental health social worker who is passionate about supporting young people and their families who have been exposed to adverse life events including trauma.

Tara has significant experience supporting individuals exposed to family conflict, sexual abuse, family violence, complex mental health, alcohol and drugs, and sexual exploitation.

Tara has a Bachelor of Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Masters of Social Work, and has practised Family Therapy. Having worked for many years in various disability, education, mental health, family services, and out of home care settings, Tara has a special interest in adolescent mental health and parenting/carer support.

Tara uses a holistic, strength-based approach to best support each individual. Tara empowers individuals to be their own change agents. She works collaboratively to develop tailored therapeutic support strategies and practical tools that empower young people and their families to navigate through life challenges as a team and foster positive and sustainable behaviour change.

Tara is available for:

• Individual sessions
• Family work
• Parenting support

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Tara directly at tara@tarawood.com.au

See Tara’s good work here: www.tarawood.com.au 

WITH CHRIS SINGH

Mental Health Social Worker
Psychotherapist

Chris is a Mental Health Social Worker and Counsellor with a decade of experience working with youth and adults experiencing poor mental health as a result of complex trauma. He comes with a Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Counselling and has formal training in a range of therapeutic modalities however, has a particular interest in Schema Therapy and Level 1 EMDR. Chris Specialises in complex trauma and utilises a holistic approach, understanding that bio-psycho-social factors all play a role in overall health and wellbeing. 

Prior to his time at Wonderkind & Co. Chris has worked in schools, community-based non-profit organisations, Family Violence Centers and most recently, at headspace Geelong. Chris has experience working with individuals with trauma-related incidents including physical, emotional and psychological abuse, sexual abuse, mood disorders including but not limited to anxiety and depression and personality disorders including BPD and ASPD. 

Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris finds joy in the company of his trusty sidekick, Harvey (his dog), often seen enjoying walks along the beach. An avid sports enthusiast, particularly footy (Go Blues!) and basketball, Chris’ passion extends to any sporting event that captures his interest.

• 1:1 Therapeutic support
• Adverse Childhood Experiences 
• Childhood trauma and other trauma related support
• cPTSD
• Anxiety, Depression and other mood disorders
• Social Skills and Emotional regulation
• Anger management

If you would like to learn more about services Chris offers, you can contact him via email chris@singhoutmentalhealth.com.au or visit his website at singhoutmentalhealth.com.au

WITH MICHAEL DERBY

Mental Health Social Worker / Clinical Family Therapist

Michael has extensive years of experience working with children, young people, adults and families who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, family violence, loss and grief and mental health challenges. Michael believes that there is a strength in those who attend counselling, where safety, connection and fun can open up new possibilities to adverse situations.

Michael has worked within the mental health and child, youth and families’ sectors in various countries across the world including India, Denmark, USA, UK and Australia, which has helped Michael to understand the context and culture of situations, enabling his therapeutic approach to be tailored and flexible. Michael also has an extensive interest and experience in providing specialist therapeutic support to foster carers, and to children and young people who are in out of home care. Michael works with anyone 8 years and older, including, children, young people, adults, older adults.

Michael recently released a therapeutic resource of how to talk about shame named ‘exploring shame’, and has a strong belief that people can heal from shame that they are experiencing

Drawing from a trauma-informed practice, strengths and family systems therapeutic framework, Michael use a range of modalities and will collaborate with you in choosing the best approach. Michael’s approach is to create a playful, fun, connected and safe space where you can be empowered to explore and overcome the difficulties you are facing.

• Young people in the out of home care OOHC sector
• Carers supporting young people in the OOHC sector
• Family preservation
• Family reunification
• Connected contact (Therapeutic parenting and family therapy support for families involved in Child Protective Services)
• Family therapeutic support
• Parenting support
• Challenging behaviours
• Risk management & safety planning
• Sexual exploitation
• School non-attenders
• NDIS participants (Capacity Building – around, engagement in services, Emotional Regulation,  Identity Development, Risk Management, Social Integration, Behaviour modification, Family structure & Family support)
• Individual Therapeutic Care Plan (practical psychosocial assessments and treatment plans)

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Michael directly at MDerby@anchorpointtherapy.com.au or phone on 0402 203 216

WITH LAUREN POWER

Psychologist

Lauren is both compassionate and dedicated, with a Masters in Psychology, a members of the Australia Psychological Society (APS), holistic in her practice with over 9 years of experience in the mental health and recovery sector.

Lauren has a special interest in the treatment of trauma/PTSD in adults who have experienced exposure to adversity in childhood and/or distress experienced throughout a persons life span. She has worked hard to understand, explore and reflect on the unique challenges that arise, and the intrinsic way trauma can manifest in day to day functioning, relationships and connection to self.

With her unwavering commitment, Lauren uses a range of trauma informed and evidence based modalities including but not limited to Attachment Focused Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF CBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques/Tapping (EFT), Interpersonal Family System (IFS) Parts Work and Life Coaching.

Lauren supports by empowering her clients to navigate the complexity of their past experiences, assisting them to facilitate healing and personal transformation by focusing on authentic goals and desired outcomes. Lauren aims to create a safe and empathetic environment that allows clients to explore their trauma impact at their own pace, where the focus is not just on old wounds, but also empowerment, resilience and movement towards living a fulfilling life.

Lauren’s holistic approach also considers the mind-body connection, where she is able to incorporate techniques of mindfulness, somatic experiencing and positive psychology towards fostering healing and growth.

Lauren supports women clients (18+) presenting with trauma /PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, psychological distress, esteem /confidence building, coaching /guidance, Women’s Wellbeing and Trauma Recovery & EMDR Intensive Packages are coming. 

• Women 18 years +
• Trauma/PTSD
• Womens Wellbeing
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship/interpersonal issues
• Coaching and guidence
• Esteem and confidence-building
• Psychological distress

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Empowering Pathways Psychology directly at info@empoweringpathwayspsychology.com.au or complete the form on the website https://www.empoweringpathwayspsychology.com.au/contact-us

WITH VICTORIA MCINTYRE

Counsellor

Victoria is a Counsellor who is passionate about working with and supporting children, young people and their families who have been exposed to adversity, specialising in recovery from traumatic events. She has a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Counselling and comes with a range of experience from working in community-based non-profit organisations including Family Violence, Sexual Assault, Family Services and most recently working with Refugee & Asylum Seekers. Victoria supports individuals who have experienced physical, emotional, psychological, systemic, generational, cultural, financial and sexual abuse, as well as individuals who are experiencing mood disorders.

Victoria uses a holistic and strength based approach when supporting individuals along their recovery journey and draws from a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches including but not limited to Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR at an Advanced Training level), person-centred therapy, solutions-focused therapy, polyvagal theory and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Based on her years of experience in the sector Victoria aims to offers a safe, informed, proactive both practical and therapeutic space for individuals who have survived or are experiencing Family Violence, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault or Coercive Control. Her services include 1:1 Therapeutic Support, Patenting Support, including navigating family contact and shared care transitions, Stress reduction & management, navigating Trauma recovery support including Childhood, Medical, Relational, and Complex PTSD, Emotional regulation and Social Skill Development.

Away from Victoria’s professional life, she enjoys spending time with her two fur-children, Blue and Chilli, time at the beach, hiking in nature, and eating delicious food with her favourite people.

• 1:1 Therapeutic Support
• Parenting Support
• Stress Reduction & Management
• Childhood Trauma and other trauma related support
• cPTSD
• Social Skills and Emotional Regulation

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Victoria directly at puzzlepiecetherapeutic@gmail.com

WITH ERIN LANCASTER

Social Worker

With experience in this space spanning the better part of a decade, Erin is a social worker and therapeutic play practitioner who has, across a number of programs and in both government and community based roles, primarily worked with children and families connected to the child protection system. In addition to these roles, Erin has also been working as a children’s grief counsellor for a local not-for-profit organisation for a number of years, participating in the running of weekend bereavement camps and engaging in program review and development.

Erin’s specialist interest is in working with and supporting children that have experienced adversity’s in life through circumstances oftentimes outside of their control. These circumstances include grief and loss, family violence, sexual harm, attachment and relationship disruption and exposure to adverse parental experiences like alcohol and other drug use/addiction and/or poor mental health – all of which have the ability to have deep and lasting impacts on a child’s sense of self and belonging if the right support is not provided.

With the overall aim in working with children, young people and families in this area being to offer a space within which the individual feels heard, held and seen, Erin practices from a person centered approach that allows for change to be guided and owned by the individual. In a 1:1, group or family setting, Erin uses evidence based strategies and therapeutic play to support children to process and progress beyond that which they have experienced so as to offer opportunity to not only heal, but to both grow and thrive as well.

Or, in short: Erin offers therapeutic support and counselling to children (2+) through the use of play, specialising in focal areas of grief, trauma and attachment.

• Therapeutic Play
• 1:1 sessions
• Support for children and young people and their carers in OOHC
• Family preservation and reunification
• Therapeutic family support
• Parenting support
• Challenging behaviours and complex trauma
• Risk management & safety planning
• NDIS participants (Capacity Building – around, engagement in services, Emotional Regulation, Identity Development, Risk Management, Social Integration, Behaviour modification, Family structure & Family support)

If you are after further information or would like to refer for service, please reach out directly via hello@theberrybeginning.com.au

WITH NIAMH DOWLING

Clincial Psychologist

Niamh has extensive experience and expertise in various settings, spanning from early intervention, community mental health, private practice, and educational settings. Additionally, she serves as a Senior Lecturer at Federation University.

Niamh is dedicated to fostering a collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel understood and supported.  Niamh prides herself on creating playful sessions. She specialises in working with children and adolescents (4 to 25 years) facing challenges in a range of areas, including anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and behavioural issues. Niamh is also committed to supporting parents and has a keen interest in neurodiversity, offering tailored care for neurodiverse clients.

As a board-approved supervisor, Niamh is passionate about mentoring professionals in the field. 

Niamh utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Play Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness-based Therapies
• Motivational Interviewing
• Tuning into kids
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Niamh also conducts comprehensive Autism assessments, ADHD assessments and cognitive assessments for children and adults.

• 1:1 Therapeutic Support
• Assessments (i.e. Autism, ADHD and cognitive)
• Parenting support
• Clinical Supervision
• School Consultations
• Professional Workshops

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Niamh Dowling directly at hello@peekaboopsychology.com or visit www.peekaboopsychology.com for more information.

Lead by Managing Director and founder Cerise Te Nana and Team Leader Jazmine Zebic, One of a Kind Support Services is a local disability and community support organisation servicing clients of all ages including children, youth, adults, families and the elderly within Geelong and the surrounding areas. 

This dedicated team is highly trained and qualified, but also continuously seek to enhance their specialist skills to support client needs and manage risk to enable access, connection and participation in daily life. They provide comprehensive support including but not limited to; personal care, domestic assistance and social and community access. 

As stated in their name, this team works hard to ensure their service provision is client centred, by tailoring the support package to authentically meet the personal needs of their clients to achieve desired goals and outcomes. 

One of a Kind Support has experience and expertise in supporting a wide range of presentations including; physical and intellectual disability, neurodiversity, cognitive delay, mental health complexity and behavioural challenges. Support services are provided based on choice and control of the individual or caregiver in need, where the team will assist in the selection of support worker and service provision to match the specific needs and goals identified. The team considers referrals from not only NDIS participants but also from the Care Sector (local Community Organisations) and Private referrals.

One of a Kind Support advocates that ‘my ability is stronger than my disability’. So if you are looking to build a fun, friendly, affirming, culturally inclusive and professional relationship with your support, this is the team to consider!

• 1:1 Support
• Personal Care
• Domestic Assistance
• Social and Community Access
• Providing support to individuals of all ages. Including children, youth, families, adults and elderly.

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email our Managing Director and Founder Cerise directly at admin@oneofakindsupportservices.com.au or phone 0439 024 499

Bachelor Occupational Therapy (Hons)

CO-OP Approach Trained Therapist

SOS Approach to Eating Trained Therapist

Katie is an Occupational Therapist born and bred in Geelong who has over 25 years experience. Katie started her private practice in 2005 when there was a huge gap in private OT services in the Geelong region. She enjoys helping families on their therapy journey to understand their child’s needs and teach them tips on how to make day to day life easier. Being a parent to two busy boys, and having a lived experience of specific learning needs, Katie feels well equipped to understand the children and families she is working with.

Her client base ranges from 3-18 years, with her focus on neurodivergent clients including Autistic, and ADHDers, as well as those experiencing Anxiety and developmental and coordination challenges. She has a special interest in working on sensory and emotional regulation, executive function challenges, Interoception, handwriting, as well as fussy eating challenges her neurodivergent clients present with.  She is able to complete detailed assessments of handwriting, including those required for VCAA Special consideration for exams for our teen VCE clients.

Katie loves sharing her knowledge with parents, teachers and schools and has developed a series of webinars on a range of topics. Katie is skilled in helping children, teens, their families and support networks to thrive.

• 1:1 therapy sessions with clients aged 3-18years
• Parent consultations and education sessions
• Assessments and reports on areas detailed above
• PD sessions to parents, schools, and kindergartens on a range of topics including: Sensory Processing, Strategies for regulation, Interoception and  Fussy Eating.

NDIS funded (self managed and Plan Managed) sessions as well as private funded and Medicare sessions (CDMP Plans and BAMH Plans)

Sessions predominantly clinic based at 90 Gheringhap street Geelong.

Home and community based sessions as required, dependent on client goals.

For further information please see: Geelong Paediatric OT (katiestokesot.com.au), and follow us on socials – Facebook and Instagram for lots of strategies and tips.

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please contact Katie directly via email: hello@katiestokesot.com.au

WITH KIM ARMSTRONG

Kim holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and is a registered psychologist with specialist endorsement under AHPRA. She offers bulk billing services to clients who are referred by their GP under a Mental Health Care Plan and hold a valid concession card. Kim also specialises in conducting Victims of Crime psychological assessments and preparing VOCAT reports and is a recognised service provider for the TAC and WorkCover. 

With over 15 years of experience in community and private practice settings, Kim adopts a client centred approach to therapy, focusing on working collaboratively with an individual to develop specific goals and strategies that will enable them to look at issues with a different perspective, enhance their skills, strengths and resources, with a view to greater confidence, independence and improved management of unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Kim works with clients aged 18+ and appropriate referrals include:

• • Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Depression
  • Victims of Crime
  • Childhood trauma
  • Workplace and general life stress
  • Grief and Loss

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Kim directly at drkimarmstrong@bigpond.com

WITH DANIELA EQUID

Non-Diet Dietitian
Intuitive Eating Counsellor

Daniela is an experienced Accredited practising dietitian (APD), Intuitive eating counsellor and certified eating disorders clinician (CEDC) with over a decade working with adolescents and adults, guiding them to connect with their bodies and find their own food identity. 

Daniela works with The Non-Diet Approach, which respects that the body holds a lot of wisdom regarding food, eating, nutrition, movement, rest, and weight. It is a gentle approach focusing on reconnection, individual experience, and skill building. 

Unlike the traditional dieting approach that’s only concerned about physical health, it considers all aspects of health- mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial in addition to physical.

Daniela works to provide a safe and non-judgemental space to support clients in navigating through life challenges, feeling calm and equipped to make choices from a place of self-care and respect for the body you have now. Daniela specialises in supporting individuals and families to build a healthy relationship with food while building the foundations for a healthy body-mind-soul throughout food. 

Daniela offers individual counselling to children, adolescents and adults, with selective eating, sensory issues, disordered eating, eating disorders, IBS, sports nutrition, and other food challenges, to find out how to connect with your intuitive selve and give your body what is best for YOU. 

Daniela is trained in the SOS Approach to fussy and problem-feeding issues in children, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and family-based therapy (FBT).

• Accredited Practising Dietitian
• Non-Diet Dietitian
• Intuitive Eating Counsellor
• Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
• Sports Nutrition
• Fussy and problem-feeding in children
• Children, adolescents and adults

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer to directly to Daniela, please visit dietitiandaniela.com, email danielaequid@gmail.com or phone 0426 005 204

Spectrum Support Coordination is a group of passionate and dedicated practitioners delivering Support Coordination Levels 2 & 3 to children, adolescents, and adults with ASD, psychosocial and physical disabilities. We provide a neurodiverse affirming, GLBTQI, and culturally safe environment using a strengths-based approach to ensure that all participants can work towards achieving their goals.

We’re a team of tertiary-qualified Social Workers who deliver Level 3 Support coordination and specialise in areas of complex mental health, justice system and forensics, DFFH, and Child Protection.

We believe that every new day brings new possibilities for change. 

• Support Coordination
• Complex Mental Health
• Justice System
• Forensics
• Child Protection

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Samantha directly at samantha@spectrumsc.com.au

Visit Spectrum Support Coordination at www.spectrumsc.com.au

Meet Tevita: a seasoned chef with over a decade of culinary expertise and a heart dedicated to making a difference. Beyond his culinary skills, he has generously volunteered as a Youth Leader in CALD communities. Recently, Tevita has been a guiding light for high-risk individuals in out-of-home care around Geelong. He’s also harnessed his culinary talents to empower people with disabilities.

Tevita’s passion project, Maverick Manner, reflects his unwavering dedication and caring nature. Their philosophy is refreshingly straightforward: genuine interactions and holistic support. Tevita and his team offer a diverse array of services, ranging from personalized mentoring and cooking sessions to a transformative 6-week life skills program. Not stopping there, they even provide on-the-go barber services.

Adding to their repertoire, they’re gearing up to launch an innovative program designed to immerse young people in the outdoors, fostering emotional regulation. Collaborating with practitioners and industry experts, Maverick Manner aims to dismantle barriers and create new opportunities.

For Tevita, hospitality stretches far beyond the kitchen. His remarkable ability to connect with young individuals gives them a platform to be heard and nurtures their self-assurance.

Qualifications: Cert III Commercial Cookery, Cert 4 Child, Youth and Family Intervention.

• Mentoring and Support
• Respite and Retreat
• Outdoor Connect Program
• Cook and Connect Program

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Tevita directly at tevitak@maverickmannergroup.com.au

WITH JAXSYN SCHOLES
Counsellor
Male Mentor

Jaxsyn is a dynamic Counsellor with extensive experience working with, and supporting young people with complex needs in the Out of Home Care System, who are engaged with Child Protective Services, Young Justice Services, are experiencing School or Peer challenges and/or need a little extra support to manage big thoughts, emotions or behaviours.

Shake provides adolescents with support in alternative environments to enable them to feel more comfortable and promote engagement.  Environments that are unconventional to other counseling approaches and may include but is not limited to occurring on the Beach, Parks, Skate Parks, Footy Field or the Basketball Court. 

Shake takes pride in offering a service that is accommodating for anyone that experiences unhelpful thoughts, big behaviours, and challenging emotions.  Jaxsyn is also trained in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Therapeutic Life Story Work.   The aim of Shake is to identify the importance of ambiance whilst engaging in therapy, formulating a ‘Safe Space’ for every client to achieve connection.

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Jaxsyn directly at shakecounselling@outlook.com

 WITH JACK PEARSON

Good Times Adventures Aus. provides therapeutic outdoor adventure programs to young people around the Surf Coast and Barwon region. Jack has spent his entire life enjoying the outdoors and loves connecting with others through his love for surfing and mountain bike riding. Jack has over 10 years of experience working with vulnerable youths. He places great importance in connecting young people to their community and getting out in nature. Jack and his team utilise electric mountain bikes (eMTB), skating, ocean activities, and exploring nature as means to engage young people in an individualised program that supports personal growth and development.The adventure style programs resonate strongly with young men and boys. Jack and his team develop individualised therapeutic adventure plans using a holistic lens that supports goals unique to the participant. Good Times Adventures Aus. is ideal for a young person who is looking to build their confidence, social connectedness, and learn new ways of managing life stresses through the use of exercise, goal setting, problem solving, connection to nature, mindfulness, and learning new coping tools. 

Jack is looking forward to connecting with you and starting your adventure. 

To learn more about Good Times Adventures visit the website: www.goodtimesadventures.com.au

or contact Jack directly 0408 586 836 or jack@goodtimesadventures.com.au

WITH TANIA MILLEN

Tania is a highly skilled and an experienced Specialist Support Coordinator with a Bachelor of Arts, major in Behavioural Science who has held leadership positions in the disability sector for over 20 years here in Barwon. Her industry experience includes being the senior Disability Case Manager at DFFH for 5 years, specialising in disability support and consultation for the Justice Department and complex MACNI clients.  More recently Tania was the Integrated Practice Leader at Orange Door and then the Specialist Disability Practice Leader in the Barwon Region based at the SAFV Centre.  In between these highly specialised roles Tania has been a specialist support coordinator and has experience in managing a support coordination team of 25.

Tania is passionate about working with and supporting people who are experiencing complexity due to their disability and/or external factors impacting on them.  She thrives in working as part of a care team model/therapy team and has a very detailed understanding of NDIS support, funding pathways, supporting care teams, planners and families to understand the short and long term goals for participants and how they can be achieved, based on her extensive experience and navigation of systems.  Tania is able to provide support coordination to both small and large plans and has been successful in seeking increases/changes in plans without issues. Tania is highly skilled at managing and supporting Clients with complex needs and high risk presentations and has maintained excellent relationships with both the government and non government organisations she has practiced in.

Tania loves creating change and working through barriers to support the achievement of small and large goals for the individual and their families who she supports. 

• Experienced Support Coordination
• Complex Support Coordination

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email Tania at Tania@breakingdownbarriers.net.au or phone 0493 868 091

Play Therapy & Counselling South West 
Play Therapist / Mental Health Social Worker

Sally is a mental health social worker in South West Victoria. Sally delivers evidence-based modalities with a focus on creativity and relationship-based practice.  Prior to completing her Masters in 2019, Sally completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology and Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology).  Sally has worked with headspace and other not-for-profit organisations and specialises in trauma.  Sally is deeply passionate about working with the entire system including working alongside families. By meeting them where they are and ensuring everyone feels heard, valued and seen, she is able to discover pathways to emotional safety, healing, and thriving.

• Individual Therapeutic Care Plans
• EMDR (Level 1)
• Therapeutic Life Story Work
• Play Therapy
• Interplay
• Filial Therapy
• Animal Assisted Therapy
• Child & Adolescent Counselling
• Training on Child Sexual Exploitation, HarmfulSexual Behaviour and Dating Violence
• Psychosocial Assessments
• Social Work Supervisor

If you are interested in seeking further information or would like to refer for service, please email SAlly directly at info@playtherapysouthwest.com.au 

WITH KATE PERRY
Brand Strategist
Brand Identity & Logo Design
Website Design

• Brand Strategy 
• Brand Design & Illustration
• Logo Design
• Website Design
• Illustration

Contact Kate directly at kate@kateperryprojects.com or book a call

To see Kate’s work visit www.kateperryprojects.com