Ms Brooke Shakspeare Social Worker

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Overview

A mental health professional and an already accomplished horsewoman with a life-long relationship with equines, Brooke is deeply committed to using her therapeutic acumen and equine expertise to further develop the field of childhood trauma and equine facilitated psychotherapy. Compassionate, empathetic, driven and broad-minded, Brooke offers those she meets an open, authentic, relational presence – essential for working with people from all walks of life. Brooke provides services in equine facilitated psychotherapy and other modalities psychotherapy to a diverse range of clients. Brooke's area of passion is in working with children and youth with complex trauma as well as with horses. Brooke is passionate about body based and somatic interventions, and believes in the incorporation of nature based practices into all of her work.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Masters of Social Work Studies University of Queensland
  • Bachelor of Social Science
  • National Association of Equine Facilitated Wellness Candidate

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Child Psychology
  • General Counselling
  • Mental Illness
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Trauma

Modalities

  • Art Therapy
  • Body Psychotherapy
  • Hakomi Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Families
  • Women
  • People with disabilities

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Home Visits
  • Online consultations
  • School Visits