Kirsty manages the West Leederville Counselling Centre, and is a child and family therapist with over 20 years' experience in W.A and Victoria in child and adolescent agencies, as well as in private practice. She is a Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Social Work and teaches counselling; child and adolescent mental health; and child development. She currently specialises in Family Court and child protection work, assisting parents and children to build healthy, safe and strong attachments. She is interested in child and family trauma and helping people recover from trauma and rebuild positive relationships. Kirsty practises culturally competent, LGBTQIA+ aware therapy and seeks to understand the cultures and experiences of others. She is experienced in working with interpreters.