Throughout 25 years of working in community and prison contexts, I have provided therapeutic engagement to support people in addressing the effects of violence/abuse in their lives. I have consulted with adult and young men who have hurt others, strangers and/or people close to them. Consultations may come about when a man has concerns and/or has made choices he regrets and/or men may self-refer, be referred by a professional either health or legal, and/or attend as a result of legal mandate. In these consultations I am interested in exploring with men how these behaviours fit with their hopes and intentions regarding establishing and maintaining lifestyles of safety, responsibility, accountability and respect. These consultations have often included, and/or been solely directed by discussions with men who have experienced individual and compound traumas including the effects of childhood sexual abuse and acute adult traumas. Across this time I have had the privilege of being invited to sit with Aboriginal men to consult with them regarding experiences of institutional abuses and living with the effects of racial trauma/s. Therapeutic engagement is informed by the principles of Narrative Therapy and guided by the Invitational Approach. Individual consultations may be long-term or short term as required. I work in close partnership with Aboriginal colleagues to promote culturally safe institutional and organisational spaces that value justice and fairness for Aboriginal people. This work has seen me take up responsibilities to reflect on privilege in personal and professional contexts and to promote anti-racist practices. I have experience in teaching, training and supervision related to working with men, violence intervention, family violence intervention, sexual violence intervention, power and privilege, and working collaboratively and cross culturally for respectful and safe service provision. I have worked closely with statutory agencies and non-government agencies to provide assessments of suitability and readiness or therapy, and progress in therapy providing reports descriptive of both. I have many years experience in developing, implementing evaluating and performance managing behavioural change programs for men in the areas of family violence, sexual violence, effects of child sexual abuse and working with men, and generally violent offending. In close consultation and partnership with Aboriginal colleagues I have also experience in co-developing, co-implementing, evaluating and performance managing behavioural change programs for men in the areas of family violence. I have worked extensively with sporting organisations to assist individuals to manage the psychological effects of long-term injury, issues regarding disciplinary action both internal and sanctioned by a governing body. I have extensive experience in working with sporting bodies and teams in developing anti-racist and anti-misogynistic team and club culture. I completed a Masters of Clinical Social Work and was awarded a PhD by Research in the area of Family Violence intervention through UNISA School of Social Work and Psychology in 2018. I am a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). I also work in partnership for cultural respect and safety with beyond: Kathleen Stacey and associates and works collaboratively on projects with Kardla Miyurna.

Luca Pozzebon is our Student Counsellor, studying a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy at Adelaide University which is an accredited degree by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Luca is a dedicated and empathetic student counsellor currently on placement who is eager to accompany you on your journey towards personal growth. Luca is committed to providing a safe and confidential space where you can explore your lived experiences. Luca's approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration with clients to identify and navigate challenges and promote self-agency and accountability. While Luca is on placement, he is under the supervision of experienced professionals. "I am continually honing my skills and expanding my knowledge to better support you on your unique journey. Thank you for considering me as your companion on this path towards accountability and personal growth." - Luca

Pshko (Shko) Marden is a therapeutic practitioner, an accredited mental health social worker and a practice supervisor 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.

Sarah Corbett is our Student Counsellor, studying a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy at Adelaide University which is an accredited degree by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Sonja Baram is a narrative therapist and counsellor with 15 years experience in community Adult and Family Relationship counselling. Sessions can be focussed on a particular issue to explore from a Narrative Invitational and Trauma Informed approach. Or may be long termed focused on respectful relationships and understanding identity or the self in relation to one's own preferences for living and others. She has a strong interest in Relationship & Couple work, particularly informed by understandings of the politics of power, relationships and social culture - "its where the Magic Happens!" Sonja also works with folk from a Trauma & Gendered Informed Approach to people affected by Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sexual Trauma and Domestic Violence, looking at the effects of power and objectification on both Men & Women. And takes a Family Therapy & Open Dialogue approach to Mental Health presentations. Always with foundations in rigorous Narrative and Invitational Therapies that have developmental origins in Adelaide and now have international reach and influence.