Social Worker
I have a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Qld 1985. I am a member of, and an Accredited Supervisor with, the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). I am accredited as a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with ANZAED connect-ed. I have worked for 40 years in diverse fields and roles. At the core of all my work has been my social work framework. Please see below for details of my work.
Bookings Open
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I provide counselling for a wide range of issues/presentations:
eating disorders - both client and carer; youth and adult
realtionships
grief and loss
bereavement
general mental health issue - adult and youth
Please see the section below ‘Areas of Expertise’ for more information.
Please Note: In order to make my counselling services accessible and affordable, I offer fees that are substantially lower than the fees recommended for private practitioners by my professional association, the AASW.
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One-on-one supervision:
My focus is on developing a warm and trusting relationship with supervisees so that we can explore:
Clinical issues and cases using reflective practices
Therapeutic strategies and dynamics
Skill and professional development
Connecting theory to practice
Exploring stress management, wellbeing and self-care
Making links between feelings, thoughts and behaviours
Debriefing work situations
Managing feedback and exploring identified areas raised by the supervisee.
If you would like to either learn more about me as a supervisor or enquire about booking a session please contact me HERE
Please Note: In order to make my supervision services accessible and affordable, I offer fees that are substantially lower than the fees recommended for private practitioners by my professional association, the AASW.
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I provide group supervision for practitioners who work directly with clients, or their carers/significant others, in the eating disorders sector.
The groups that I run are open to clinicians, educators, group facilitators, peer mentors, coaches, and other professionals who work with people experiencing eating disorders.
Group supervision is an excellent opportunity for practitioners to: explore cases, debrief situations, reflect on practice and values, develop new skills and understanding, explore current trends and research, learn from other professionals and pay attention to self-care and work-life balance.
My approach to professional supervision is based in a reflective approach to practice – in being conscious of what we are doing and why and how we can learn from these reflections and incorporate them into our work and life. My role is to provide facilitation and guidance to the group but to allow the group members to determine the agenda and what is discussed.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to find out more about what groups I currently have running or if you would like to discuss the development of a group.
Details:
Small group - between 2 -6 participants
Monthly sessions of 90 mins each
Run online via Zoom
Cost:
$60/person/session if group between 3 - 6 people;
$70/person/session if group is two people.
Please Note: In order to make my supervision services accessible and affordable, I offer fees that are substantially lower than the fees recommended for private practitioners by my professional association, the AASW.
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I provide group supervision for practitioners who work directly with clients, or their carers/significant others, in the mental health sector. Groups are open to clinicians, educators, group facilitators, peer mentors, coaches, counsellors, and other professionals who work with people experiencing mental health issues.
Group supervision is an excellent opportunity for practitioners to: explore cases, debrief situations, reflect on practice and values, develop new skills and understanding, explore current trends and research, learn from other professionals and pay attention to self-care and work-life balance.
My approach to professional supervision is based in a reflective approach to practice – in being conscious of what we are doing and why and how we can learn from these reflections and incorporate them into our work and life. My role is to provide facilitation and guidance to the group but to allow the group members to determine the agenda and what is discussed.
As a social worker I also have a strong interest in exploring how our values, both personal and professional, impact our work. I use a basic cognitive framework that explores thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and how this links to private feelings about our work and our professional behaviour.
My focus in supervision is to create collaborative spaces with professionals where they feel supported and safe to reflect, learn, challenge themselves and grow professionally. I do this but actively challenging the archaic notion of supervisor as ‘all knowing’ expert and supervisee as novice or apprentice.
If you have any questions about this do not hesitate to contact me.
Details:
Small group - between 4-6 participants
Details:
Small group - between 2 -6 participants
Monthly sessions of 90 mins each
Run online via Zoom
Cost:
$60/person/session if group between 3 - 6 people;
$70/person/session if group is two people.
Please Note: In order to make my services accessible and affordable, I offer fees that are substantially lower than the fees recommended for private practitioners by my professional association, the AASW.
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Want to find if I’m the right fit for you? I am happy to do a free 15 - 30 minute consultation with you. This is an opportunity for you to ask me questions and determine if I’m the right person for you to work with.
Or book a session using Book an Appointment below.
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All of my services are available on-line via Zoom. I also provide face-to-face services from Daylesford.
Please contact if you would like any further information about either on-line or face-to-face services.
Further Services
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My focus in supervision is to create collaborative spaces with professionals where they feel supported and safe to reflect, learn, challenge themselves and grow professionally. I do this but actively challenging the archaic notion of supervisor as ‘all knowing’ expert and supervisee as novice or apprentice.
I am skilled at providing supervision to therapists (social workers, psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists) youth and community workers, educators and other allied professionals working in the health, mental health, education, community development, lived experience and social justice areas. I am also able to provide professional supervision to workers in the arts sector.
I have a well-developed understanding of professional boundaries, reflective practice skills, and interpersonal communication skills - active listening, encouraging dialogue through curiosity, asking open questions and the ability to sit with discomfort and tension.
I provide both one-on-one supervision and group supervision.
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I work with teams/groups of professionals and utilise their expertise to discuss, question, plan and make decisions about their work. I engage in processes that allow individuals to use reflective practice to develop reflexive practice in order to incorporate learnings into daily tangible actions, learnings and processes. The purpose of reflective practice is to work with the group to collectively see, understand and learn from an event, without judgement or criticism.
If you are interested in exploring reflective practice please contact me.
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I provide group supervision, facilitation for psycho education, psycho social and support groups and reflective practice facilitation. I provide group facilitation training for professionals who want to add group work to their skill set or programs and also provide group education and training for mental health practitioners.
I provide educational workshops on:
mental health
eating disorders
group work design and facilitation
using the arts as a tool to improve quality of life
If you would like more information or would like to book a facilitation session or training please contact me.
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I have designed mental health and community development projects and programs for many organisations including: Eating Disorders Victoria, Support After Suicide, headspace, and the Artful Dodgers Studios.
If you would like to discuss how I can assist with the development of your project/program please contact me.
CONTACT
Areas of expertise
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Over 1.1 million Australians are living with an eating disorder. Less than a third of those receive treatment or support.
There is no one factor that causes an eating disorder - they are complex and there are many contributing and complex factors that lead to the development of an eating disorder.
I have worked in the area of eating disorders for over six years but have been exposed to people dealing with eating disorders for all of professional life.
I am particularly interested in early discovery and intervention of eating disorders, assisting people to get the best treatment possible and working with people who have severe and enduring eating disorders and their careers and significant others.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like to talk to me further about my knowledge of eating disorders and how I work.
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II work with individuals to improve their relationships by addressing communication issues, conflicts, emotional disconnects, and other challenges. I provide a safe and neutral space where clients can express their feelings, gain insight into their relationship dynamics, and develop healthier ways to interact.
Key Aspects
Improving Communication
Identifying and Addressing Conflict Patterns
Strengthening Emotional Connection
Managing Major Life Changes
Healing after Betrayal or Trauma or other impacts
Exploring Individual and Quality of Life
Enhancing self worth
Setting goals
Determining the Future of the Relationships
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Grief and Loss Counselling is designed to help individuals navigate the emotional, mental, and sometimes physical challenges that come with losing a loved one, a relationship, a job, or any significant life change. It provides a supportive space for people to process their emotions, develop coping strategies, and find a path toward healing.
Key Aspects
Understanding Grief
Emotional Processing
Coping and Managing Strategies
Addressing Complicated Grief
Self Care and quality of life
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Losing a loved one to suicide can be overwhelming and intense. Many people find it challenging and complex to manage and understand what has happened.
My training with grief, loss and trauma and my lived experience of the loss of a family member to suicide inform how I work in this area. It can be very helpful to speak with someone who has this expertise and who understands the complexity of the experience.
If you would like to discuss how I work and what my experience is in this area do not hesitate to contact me.
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Mental health refers to an individual’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how people think, feel, and behave, as well as how they handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Good mental health allows individuals to function effectively in daily life, maintain relationships, and cope with challenges.
Areas:
Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety)
Depression
Stress and Burnout
Trauma and PTSD
Substance Misuse
Anger, frustration and intolerance
Violence
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I have worked for many years with young people experiencing issues with their mental health. I have a very good working knowledge of how to work with people managing depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, and other mental illnesses. In my early career I worked specifically with young offenders and non-school attendees.
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At the centre of my framework for working with AOD is a an ethical belief that all people who use substances deserve respect, safety and access to support without discrimination. Inclusive to this framework is an understanding and commitment to self-determination for all, a non-judgmental approach, a harm minimisations approach and an understanding that substance use can be complex, intersectional, and can have co-occurring (dual diagnosis) interaction with mental health issues. My approach is trauma informed along side cultural safety, informed consent, advocacy and evidence based interventions.
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My approach to issues of housing comes from an ethical position that housing - safe, secure, affordable - is a human right. Homelessness affects many people but disproportionately affects First Nations peoples, people with different abilities, survivors of domestic violence, LGBTIQA+ and those experience mental illness.
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I have many years of experience of working with people in managerial positions - both in new roles or existing roles. Working in management can be complex and exhausting. Managers often feel that they get pushed and pulled in a variety of directions. I work with people to assist them to understand their values, role and purpose within their positions and how to best work with their staff/team and the wider organisation/sector.
I am also able to assist professionals to consider how they want to work and where there want to work and the impact that these two questions have on their work/life balance. Additionally I am able to work with professionals as their develop their skill set along with there professional aspirations.
If you would like to explore this further with me please contact me.
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I have worked as an artist for many years and am highly skilled at working with professionals in the arts sector to assist with debriefing, reflection, group management, creating safe spaces and how to understand personal mental health needs and the impact of menta health and wellbeing upon arts practice. I use a peer model model when working with artists which is informed by articulating and understanding intention and purpose. I have specific interest in time management, procrastination, managing feedback and critique and the impact of quility of life upon art making.
If you would like to chat further wth me about this do not hesitate to contact me.
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I am a highly skilled group worker and have many years of experience of faciliting and designing groups. I also have experience with training people to understand and facilitate their own groups.
I have developed and managed many mental health and community development projects and programs for many organisations including: Eating Disorders Victoria, Support After Suicide, headspace, and the Artful Dodgers Studios.
If you would like to discuss how I can assist with the development of your project/program please contact me.
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What people say:
‘I want to express my gratitude for my therapist Rebecca. She truly understands my concerns and is incredibly knowledgeable. Her active listening skills and the tangible approaches she provides have been invaluable in managing my concerns.’
‘Rebecca is a highly skilled practitioner who was instrumental in nurturing my professional confidence within the eating disorder sector. She has the ability to listen deeply and encourage a meaningful self reflective practice in relation to the impact of the work.’ RG.
‘As a highly skilled practitioner Rebecca creates a space where focusing on the complexities of the work, the hard stuff, is possible. Her careful approach allowed the team to reflect honestly and through that reflection, acquire a deeper understanding of the dynamic interplay and interconnection between ourselves, the work and each other.’ ZS.
‘I found Rebecca to be a highly informative therapist with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals suffering from eating disorders, including issues such as stigma and shame. She provided me with a safe and non-judgmental environment where I could comfortably explore my thoughts and feelings. Throughout our sessions, I felt heard and supported, which was immensely helpful. It was a pleasure working with Rebecca due to her warm and empathetic nature. Thank you, Rebecca, for your guidance and support!’ RK
