Meet the Team
Julia
Mental Health Social Worker
Ali
Mental Health Social Worker
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Olivia
Counsellor
Rebecca
Administration Coordinator
Julia
Mental Health Social Worker
Julia (she/her) completed a Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Anthropology and Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science. Julia has worked within the family violence sector, homelessness sector, secondary schools and hospital settings. She has a particular passion for adolescent mental health and works with adults and children. She embeds a person-centered, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to build a supportive space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings. Julia is open to exploring the best forms of therapy, whether that be through talk/cognitive therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) or somatic movement. As a social worker, she is able to deeply consider the societal and structural elements that shape an individual, as well as move to the micro (individual) level.​
Ali
Mental Health Social Worker
Ali (she/her) is a compassionate counsellor with a strong background in social work and extensive experience supporting individuals through a range of mental health challenges. With a focus on ADHD, Ali provides a flexible, tailored approach to therapy, recognising that each individual’s needs are unique. Creating a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space, Ali prioritises building trust and comfort so that clients feel safe to share their experiences.
Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, Ali incorporates somatic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, mindfulness, and breath work into sessions. A key focus of Ali's work is on calming the nervous system and practising skills in-session to develop emotional regulation and resilience.
Ali also has a particular interest in working with individuals from the LGBTIQA+ community and supporting clients in navigating challenges around sex and relationships.
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Available on Monday afternoons
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Olivia
Counsellor
Olivia (she/her) completed a Master of Counselling and works with adolescents and adults across a range of presentations. She has experience working within the sexual violence and trauma sector and brings a strong trauma-informed, client-centred approach to her practice. Olivia integrates somatic-based therapies, EMDR and Sensorimotor Art Therapy, to support clients in engaging both body and mind in the healing process.
Olivia has a particular focus on understanding the nervous system and the role of coping strategies as protective mechanisms, supporting clients to develop awareness, regulation, and self-compassion. She works collaboratively and at a pace led by the client, creating a safe and respectful space to explore experiences. Her approach emphasises building connection to self, others, and the wider environment, supporting meaningful and sustainable change.
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Available on Tuesday afternoons
Rebecca
Administration
Rebecca (she/her) has been a teacher for several years and has always loved helping the people around her and making them feel welcome. She is down-to-earth and loves connecting with people. In her spare time, you'll usually find her at a reformer pilates class, doing a bit of yoga, or reading books with her daughter.
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Rebecca ensures that everything is running smoothly behind the scenes. She supports our clinicians, and helps to create a calm, welcoming experience for every client. With care and organisation Rebecca plays a vital role in our team.
