Bessie Antone Social Worker

Insight Therapies Counselling and Consultancy 416 Lawrence Street, Wodonga, Victoria, 3690

Overview

Bessie is an experienced Social Worker who has significant experience working with families and children for over 10 years in various roles. Bessie's extensive qualifications in social work, developmental trauma and play therapy enables her to work effectively with children and families who may be facing multiple an complex issues. Bessie is skilled in completing in depth attachment and developmental assessments as well as designing child centred play therapy interventions to support children achieve long term, sustainable change, build stronger family relationships and promote positive emotional and behavioural outcomes for children. Bessie is passionate about the benefits of play therapy and understands the importance of early intervention. Play is the way children communicate when they don’t have the words to express themselves and Bessie is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of children of all ages and abilities through play, helping them to achieve positive outcomes and live happier and more confident lives.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
  • Bachelor Degree in Social Science (Social Welfare)

Certifications

  • Diploma of Community Services Work (Distinction)
  • Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma
  • Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Child Play

Fees/Services

  • Clinical SupervisionA$209.00
  • Individual Therapy - CounsellingA$175.00
  • Individual Therapy: Lead TherapistA$190.00
  • NDIS: Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Social Worker | Therapeutic Supports | Improved Daily Living SkillsA$185.00
  • Occupational Therapy - Treatment (In clinic)A$190.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Counselling
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Trauma
  • Victim of Crime

Modalities

  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychoeducation

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Families
  • Infants
  • People with disabilities

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Online consultations
  • School Visits
  • Wheelchair access