Merryl Gee is a highly accomplished mental health professional, holistic wellbeing coach and a published author with a remarkable career spanning over three decades. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSocWk) from the University of Queensland, which laid the foundation for her exceptional expertise in the field. Throughout her 35 year journey as a mental health professional, Merryl has touched countless lives, providing invaluable support, guidance, and care to individuals facing various mental health challenges. Her dedication and compassion have earned her immense respect within the industry and from her clients alike. In addition to her mental health accreditation (AMHSW), Merryl also holds credentials as an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (MAASW). Merryl has 35 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW). These advanced qualifications attest to her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, allowing her to stay at the forefront of mental health practices and advancements. After completing the Intensive Results Coaching Course developed by David Rock, co-founder and CEO of The NeuroLeadership Institute in 2003, Merryl has, for the last 20+ years, also been an influential holistic wellbeing coach, embracing a comprehensive approach to wellness that encompasses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life. Through her coaching, she has empowered individuals to achieve balance and fulfilment, guiding them towards a more harmonious and purpose-driven existence. Merryl's impact as a mental health professional and holistic wellbeing coach has extended beyond the clinical setting, as she actively engages in public speaking engagements, workshops, and seminars, spreading awareness about mental health and wellbeing. Her extensive experience and profound insights have made her a sought-after speaker and mentor in her field. With an unwavering commitment to uplifting others and fostering positive change, Merryl Gee continues to be a beacon of hope and inspiration in the realms of mental health and holistic wellbeing. Her journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of empathy, knowledge, and dedication in the pursuit of a healthier and happier society.

Pshko (Shko) Marden is a therapeutic practitioner, an accredited mental health social worker, a practice supervisor and a trainer with over a decade of experience in therapeutic context, both in Australia and abroad. His practice is guided by narrative ideas, the invitational approach, and trauma informed therapy. It is also deeply rooted in postmodern philosophy, feminism, queer and critical race theories. His therapeutic approach centres the significance of collaboration with clients. Pshko works with couples and families around relationship issues, assisting them in respectfully exploring their hopes and concerns, and finding new ways to relate. Pshko also works closely with individuals who have been affected by mental health adversities, supporting them in actualising possibilities and making new meanings out of their experiences. In navigating family violence through the invitational approach, Pshko engages men to reflect on their ways of being, and the impacts on their loved ones, while supporting them in their journey of becoming a better version of themselves. Providing therapeutic support to the survivors of sexual abuse and trauma is another domain of Pshko’s practice. He also works with individuals experiencing grief and loss. Pshko offers practice supervision to therapeutic practitioners, counsellors and students.

I am an AASW Accredited senior social worker with over 13 years of professional experience in mental health care, disability, and alcohol and drug services. I hold extensive experience working with a variety of clinical presentations and client needs. I am a strengths-based, client-centred and trauma-informed practitioner; solution-focused and evidenced based. Approaches include ACT, psychoeducation, harm minimisation, motivational interviewing, mind body techniques and task centred practice. I am experienced in working with clients across the lifespan, with recent experience working in the immediate short-term post-disaster phase as well as with first responder populations. I hold extensive experience working with clients coming into contact with the criminal justice system, complex trauma, suicidal and risk-taking behaviours, emotionally disrupted personality disorders, substance misuse and sleep disturbances. I am experienced in working with groups and family systems. I am experienced and trained in providing supervision, and most recently have undertaken the AASW's Advanced Clinical Supervision pathway for the mental health sector. I am experienced in field education, and experienced in providing clinical supervision to students, new graduates and senior practitioners. I have been providing clinical supervision for nearly 10 years, and I am passionate about clinical excellence, evidenced-based practice, and a robust and resilient social work workforce. I am passionate about career development; coaching and mentoring social workers to move throughout their careers with adaptability and genuine purpose. I am particularly astute in the needs of social workers working intensively with involuntary clients. I hold extensive experience with high acuity presentations of major mental illness, moderate-severe mental ill health and at-risk and vulnerable cohorts. I am highly skilled in assessment and intervention with crisis, comorbid and complex psychosocial disability. I hold extensive experience in the intersection of mental health, drug and alcohol and the criminal justice system, and skilled in working with challenging and aggressive behaviours. I am experienced in clinical redesign, project management and change management. I am also experienced in conducting assessments in the NDIS sector, including Functional Capacity Assessments as a social worker.

Natalie Smith Accredited Mental Health Social Worker With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Natalie Smith is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive expertise in working with individuals, families, couples, children, and adolescents. She has worked across a range of settings, including family and youth services, homelessness support, trauma recovery, return-to-work programs, and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) clients. Natalie's therapeutic approach is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based psychosocial model, ensuring that each client receives tailored, compassionate care. Natalie is trained in a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions, including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Hypnotherapy Behaviour Therapies She takes a holistic approach, providing a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel supported and empowered in their mental health journey. Special Interests & Clinical Experience Natalie has a particular interest and expertise in working with: Anxiety and depression PTSD (trained in EMDR) Family and relationship difficulties NDIS participants Child and family therapy Veterans and their families Natalie is committed to helping clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful and lasting positive change.

I am an Accredited EMDR Trainer and Consultant and my background is in Clinical Social Work and Psychotherapy. I have 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services across community, hospital, medical and university settings. I currently provide innovative EMDR training and consultation and clinical supervision to mental health professionals across Australia and abroad. I am also the Owner and Director of Mindful Living, a group private practice in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. As the EMDR Coordinator at The Melbourne Clinic, I developed the first inpatient hospital EMDR program in Victoria. EMDR Therapy is a transformative therapeutic modality and the results it achieves are truly life changing. I am told that I have an infectious enthusiasm for EMDR Therapy! I love my work. It is so inspiring to encourage, motivate and mentor therapists as they embrace the opportunities that EMDR Therapy brings. Outside of work, I am an animal lover. Besotted, you may say. My favourite things to do are to walk my dog, have a good laugh and share meals with my wonderful friends and family. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll discover I also have a fondness for flamingos.

Sarah is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Grief and Bereavement Counsellor with over 18 years of clinical experience. She has worked across a wide range of settings, offering support to individuals and families during some of the most difficult and heart-breaking moments of their lives. Sarah has extensive experience as a Forensic Counsellor, working with families following unexplained deaths, child deaths, deaths in custody, fatal accidents, suicides, and homicides reported to the Coroner. She has also supported families of long-term missing persons and holds specialist training in ambiguous loss through The Missed Foundation. Her work has extended to supporting children and families through childhood cancer diagnoses and providing end-of-life care counselling. Having met with families in the immediate aftermath of traumatic loss and walked alongside them in the months and years that follow, Sarah understands that grief is deeply personal and never one-size-fits-all. She tailors her approach to each individual, meeting them where they are. Sarah’s practice is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centred, trauma-informed, and decolonised framework. Her commitment is to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space for all who seek her care, with a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQA+ Communities. Sarah is also committed to providing high-quality supervision for social workers and allied health professionals, fostering growth, ethical practice, and professional resilience. In addition, Sarah is dedicated to offering Cultural Supervision that upholds cultural safety and well-being for Aboriginal workers which is often missing from mainstream supervision.

I am an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Medicare provider. I am also registered with WorkSafe Victoria to provide counselling. I am committed to ongoing continuing professional development. I have worked with families with complex needs and have developed insight into a range of issues and challenges people face. Underpinning my practice working with adults and young people is the ability to develop warm non-judgemental and trusting relationships. This is supported by an holistic and strengths based approach. In discussion with clients, I use various counselling approaches including relaxation and mindfulness practices and skill development to assist people to achieve their potential. Through careful listening, I help people to recognise their strengths and gain self-knowledge and understanding of the challenges they face. I also help clients identify feelings, unhelpful ways of thinking and discover alternative ways of viewing situations. I am trauma informed.

I am a qualified social worker with extensive experience in adjustment to injury counselling, neurological rehabilitation, and psychosocial support. I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced brain injuries, concussions, chronic pain, neurological conditions, and other complex health challenges. Through Coastal Sands Counselling & Rehab Services, I provide evidence based support to help clients navigate life changes, improve coping strategies, and enhance overall wellbeing. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness based strategies, to support clients regain independence and improving quality of life.

Amy is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the AASW and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with the ANZAED. Amy is trained in EMDR, DBT, ACT, CBT and a variety of other evidence based therapeutic interventions and theories in aim to best meet each individual needs.

Psychological Therapist / Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Specialising in: mental health, relationships, trauma, substance dependence, adolescents (and parents of) I'm a Psychological Therapist with 20+ years experience who gets to the heart of problems. ( Medicare rebates available). I bring a wealth of counselling experience; my care, sensitivity, sharp perception, tools and strategies; embedded in calm groundedness. I attune to my clients' needs, bringing the most effective and expert approach to facilitate healing, resolution and rewarding change. Clients describe me as a warm, intuitive and skilled Psychological Therapist, who really understands and knows how to work with trauma, mental health (eg depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality and mood disorders); relationships; drug and alcohol; domestic and family violence and sexual abuse; having counselled in a variety of professional clinical settings. I have a depth of understanding of people from many walks of life, gained from my past clinical experience and specialist training; combined with my meditation practice, personal development and life. Clients recognise my care and solidity from my experience, training and registrations and therefore feel comfortable and confident with my treatment.

Natasha has extensive knowledge and experience in working with children, adolescent and their families with a variety of emotional, behavioural and life transitions. Natasha gets most joy in working with younger children (3 – 6 years), primary school aged children (7 – 12 years), and their parents/carers. In this context, she works with children, adults, couples and families. Her counselling style is warm and curious and her aim in working with children and their families is to enhance and foster connectiveness, create safety, elicit hope and build a trusting therapeutic relationship. Natasha’s preferred way of practice with children is through expressive therapies including Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand and Symbols Therapy and Psychosomatic informed practices. She is also informed by attachment theory, trauma-informed therapies, psychosomatic psychotherapy, and systems approaches to working with parents and their children.

Renate is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Clinical Family Therapist, a Mother and a Carer, who believes in passion, change, empathy, managing conflict well and having fun. She has been providing her unique therapeutic approach people to make changes in their lives since the early 1990’s, both here and overseas. Renate has a background in mental health, child and family work, school counselling, disability, community work and mentoring and supervision. She is currently providing professional supervision to students in the Masters of Social Work program at Monash University. Her therapeutic approach draws on a wide range of bodies of knowledge and interventions. She incorporates elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Neuropsychology, Expressive and Play Therapies, Attachment theory, Family Systems approaches and trauma understandings. In her couple work she draws on a vastrange of approaches and has a Level 2 accreditation in the Gottman Method. She has training in relationship, pre-commitment therapy and support and family therapy. Renate sees it as a privilege to be able to walk alongside people; and to assist individuals, families, colleagues, groups and communities in making changes, facing adversity and shaping lives and practices. She provides a collaborative approach to her support, counselling and therapy. Her areas of expertise include: relationship and family therapy, loss and grief, anxiety and depression, trauma, relationships, personality, esteem and identity, life stage difficulties and transformations. She has a focus on innovation and has recently embraced all aspects of Tele-health, as a way of connecting with and providing effective therapy to clients in their space. She enjoys reading, writing, the arts and rainforests and beaches.

Bree is a qualified social worker with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers. She has worked with a wide range of community groups including children, adolescents and adults- individually and in group settings such as families and couples. Bree provides gentle, open minded and compassionate counselling and uses her role as a platform for people to overcome life's challenges and foster emotional balance. Bree believes that an open, safe and trusting relationship between a counsellor and client is pivotal to create effective outcomes. She tailors her approach to match the varying needs, concerns and strengths of her clients and follows her clients lead to ensure a respectful and non-intrusive process. Bree is passionate about engaging in thoughtful conversations that promote insight, empowerment and personal growth. She collaborates with her clients to develop relevant, practical and sustainable strategies to aid change.

Grace is an experienced and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker working in the mental health and disability sector for 10 years. Grace provides a warm, empathetic, transparent and honest working relationship with all. Grace will help to guide you but will not make decisions for you. You are the expert in your own life and Grace is here to provide you the skills and tools to enable you to get through the challenges that life can bring. Grace engages in continual learning and professional development. As an experienced social worker, Grace utilises therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor based in Melbourne. Through my career I have had the privilege of working in a range of different settings with many client groups and presentations. I have experience in community, public mental health, counselling, community development and project work. I have focused a lot of my work on young people and their families/careers/systems who are experiencing complex and enduring mental health concerns such as psychotic disorders and personality disorders. I provide both individual therapy as well as professional supervision and group work.

Counsellor, accredited social worker and therapeutic play practitioner.

I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering: 1) Psychological Assessment and Therapy - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (with an Acceptance Commitment Therapy lens and taking into account social stressors) 2) Programs: Cool Kids Anxiety Program to teens & their parents/carers; & Circle of Security Parenting Program to parents and caregivers; Yoga. 3) External Clinical Supervision, Training & Coaching to: social work students, social workers, AMHSW and human service workers (e.g. support workers). I offer support to private, NDIS, Workcover, Victims, DVA and Medicare clients. Locations: Telehealth, home visits and face to face support (at Tweed Heads office) www.valuewellness.com.au admin@valuewellness.com.au

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor, Group Facilitator & Trainer

I’ve been a therapist for over 25 years now and am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, having worked in government and non-government settings. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and have both a breadth and depth of experience in helping many people with difficulties such as: • Domestic violence • Sexual abuse • PTSD and other forms of trauma • Depression • Generalised anxiety • Panic attacks • Eating disorders • Family conflict • Suicide and self-harm • Anger • Spiritual Abuse • Ritual Abuse • Dissociative disorders

Social Worker offering Counselling/Therapy services.

I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer a warm non-judgemental environment to help you explore whatever it is that is occurring for you at this time. I specialise in Relationship/Sex Therapy as well as tailor made individual therapy to help you go from surviving to thriving. I look forward to meeting you at my relaxing Tewantin location.

Social worker and therapist

Kristie Hayward, Social Worker is a registered member of the AASW and works with people to address any personal difficulties and barriers they may have in their lives. Kristie has over 25 years of experience in the areas of Mental Health, Disability and counselling and uses a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitation and Reprocessing to name a few.

Ashleigh is a highly experienced mental health Social Worker, who’s passion is in the area of perinatal mental health, including antenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression and grief and loss surrounding stillbirth and miscarriage. Supporting families through these tough times in their lives is crucial. Ashleigh has worked within NSW health in inpatient and community teams in this area for many years. Ashleigh believes in providing holistic treatment to families with a mental health and attachment focus on relationships between parents and children. Ashleigh fits extremely well into the Hummingbird team due to her warm and friendly personality and passion and commitment to her clients.

Ania Harden is a therapist and social worker with more than 15 years clinical experience working with clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds. She has supported people with a diverse range of challenges including mental illness, trauma, domestic and family violence and sexual abuse. Ania is a culturally and linguistically diverse person with experience of living and working in Poland, the Netherlands, the UK and now Australia. Ania is bilingual and can offer counselling sessions in English or in Polish.

Trauma-Sensitive Embodied Healing Social Work and Counselling. Anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or trauma? We provide person-centred support with Neuro-Affirming therapy and Embodied Healing (somatic practices). Advocacy, case-management, education, and warm-referral connections, as well as counselling for individuals, families & relationships, children & young people, First Peoples, LGBTIQ+, and NDIS. Animal-Assisted Therapy available. Together we can discover how you #ThriveAtLife

I provide therapy and coaching services to adults in Western Sydney or via telehealth who need support with their mental health (depression and anxiety), ADHD, autism, parenting support and workplace coaching. Sessions can include working on current challenges, previous trauma, creating new habits/routines, mindfulness, coping strategies and developing new skills to live a happier & healthier lifestyle Therapy can be completed online or in person and can be different to 'regular' therapy e.g outside of the clinical setting - we can fold clothes, walk to the park, tackle doom piles, creative projects - we do what works for you! I am a registered Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I currently specialise in supporting adults with ADHD, Autism, mental health and relationship challenges. I offer therapy outside of the typical clinical model, and can accommodate for a wide range of interests - (see website). I have lived experiences and professional experience with ADHD, autism, anxiety & depression.

Matt Dellosa is a compassionate and dedicated Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Melbourne and as an active member of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Matt brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to client care. Matt’s warm, empathetic approach helps clients feel safe, supported, and truly heard from the very first session. He fosters a non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their concerns at their own pace, while also providing thoughtful encouragement to challenge unhelpful patterns when needed. His person-centred approach ensures that therapy moves in a way that aligns with each client’s readiness, gently pushing when necessary to foster meaningful change. With a professional background spanning youth justice, mental health, and both community and inpatient settings, Matt has extensive experience working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, family violence, and substance use concerns. He takes a strength-based and holistic approach, integrating evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy, tailoring interventions to suit each client's unique needs. Matt’s relaxed and down-to-earth demeanour makes it easier to discuss difficult topics, including those that may carry feelings of shame or vulnerability. He understands the courage it takes to open up and works alongside clients with genuine care, respect, and a commitment to their wellbeing. His goal is to empower individuals to build resilience, develop self-awareness, and create lasting positive change in their lives.

I have a deep passion to support people to heal the wounds that can come with life, and to grow to their full potential. Trauma and psychological difficulties can diminish a person’s life and restrain their ability to connect with themselves and others. My work with clients focuses on accessing their innate human drive to heal and grow, using this to bring new light to the dark spaces left by painful experiences. I believe that through the use of specific techniques we can release the pain of trauma and move towards a full and connected life. I use an understanding of the nervous system, mind and body to find each person's path to healing. Techniques I use to facilitate this are Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Polyvagal Theory. I aim to help people find the self compassion and safety every human deserves and needs. Adults Teenagers 16 and above Samuel's fee is $168 for a standard 50 minute session.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Couple Therapy E.A.P Provider Critical Incident Debriefing Individual Therapy

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW), Diploma Holistic Counselling, Grad Cert Artistic Therapies

Shobie is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker experienced in delivering focused psychological strategies to individuals accross the lifespan. As a therapist, Shobie is warm, empathetic and curious. Shobie has worked internationally and in reginal and remote communities. She encourages individuals to tune into the biological, social and emotional processes influencing their current mental state. As a result of her extensive training in mental health social work, Shobie is well equipped to deliver a range of evidence based interventions including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Emotion Coaching, Mindfulness and EMDR Therapy to assist people to achieve their goals, change behaviour patterns and lead rich, full and meaningful lives. When working with adolescents, she is relatable, creative and incorporates a range of evidence based techniques to help increase autonomy, improve coping and connect to a values guided life. Shobie is committed to continuing professional development to ensure her clients receive the most effective, up to date, evidence based interventions.

Sonja is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years experience working in the public and private health sector. Sonja works with individuals, families, children and adolescents and specialises in the areas of complex trauma, PTSD and personality Disorders. With a background in Corrective Services and Child Protection, Sonja is skilled at working with non-voluntary clientel and can assist with the legal requirements of therapeutic engagement.

Bachelor of Social Work Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Bachelor of Psychological Science

Your Wellbeing provides services such as counselling, self development mentoring, walk and talks, group therapy and wellbeing programs to holistically guide and support you through the ups and downs of life. Your Wellbeing is a safe space for you to process emotions and past traumas, gain knowledge and understanding around your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Here, you will learn healthy coping strategies and build a tool kit to take on life’s challenges and improve and enhance your overall wellbeing and quality of life. Your Wellbeing prides itself in providing affordable online services with minimum wait times for bookings.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Parent Infant Mental Health Clinician with over 20 years counselling and assessment experience.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker BA (Psych), BSW Beth is an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who brings together over 17 years of clinical experience working with clients with complex mental health issues. She brings diverse clinical skills, wisdom of practice, and an empathic and calming demeanour to her work with all her clients on their journey to making positive changes in their lives. Creating space for healing is her passion. She works with clients where they need to begin their recovery process and holds clients always at the forefront of practice within their therapeutic journey. Beth has experience working with people across their lifespan, from children as young as two years of age to older adults experiencing end-of-life transitions. She enjoys working with people during their major life transitions and developmental phases, including primary school-aged children, adolescents, and new parents. She also has experience working with adults of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Beth works holistically with clients with a therapeutic tool kit of cognitive and body-focused work, including CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Art and Play Therapies, MBT, mindfulness and breathwork. A trauma-informed lens informs her work, developed over many years of practice with clients experiencing complex trauma, family and domestic violence, and trauma related to stigmatisation. She also has experience working with complex grief and loss. Beth welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds in culture, gender and sexuality. Her practice is neuro-affirming, and she is attuned to adapting therapies to meet neurodivergent individuals’ needs.

Jay is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who embraces each client's unique story, identity, and strengths while helping them work toward meaningful life goals. Drawing from nearly 25 years of experience in schools as both a teacher and counselor, he brings deep insight into educational environments and youth development. His additional experience in mental health and family services organizations has equipped him with comprehensive knowledge of support services and referral networks beyond counseling.