I'm a Registered Social Worker and my current practise includes both talking therapy with adolescents and adults, as well as professional supervision.

SUPERVISION

Supervising professionals working in social services and health contexts, I highly value facilitating a space to hypothesise and formulate case material without judgement. I view supervision as a vital and rewarding opportunity to learn and grow in our work, as well as at times providing guidance and support under pressure.

THERAPY

I work therapeutically with individuals aged 16+ to enhance wellbeing and negotiate the storms of life.

Enhancing one's self confidence and esteem, learning skills to manage stress and discomfort, alongside the development of a personal vision for life is at the heart of my approach.
 

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE & INTEREST:

• Clinical Coordinator for NGO mental health teams
• Community and residential based mental health roles with youth and adults
• MindWise Programme facilitator - Mentalisation Based Treatment (MBT) groups for adults with emotional dysregulation
• Programme oversight and delivery for children and families impacted by parental mental illness
• Mana Ake Kaiarahi. School-based wellbeing initiative Team Leader
• Implementation of Ministry of Health (2015) 'Supporting Parents, Healthy Children' (SPHC) guidelines across DHB and NGO settings
• Delivering training and presentations to DHB staff, NGO teams, school staff, and parents 
• Social Work in Child Trauma service 
• Voluntary youth work roles in a faith based context
• Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health trainer
• NGO trust board member - Project Esther Trust