Andrea Perez is counsellor with a social work background and extensive experience in domestic violence and child protection, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families impacted by trauma and abuse. I am passionate about supporting those who have experienced violence, providing a safe and supportive space to explore their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. I have also pursued my passion for mental health continually seeking to expand my knowledge and skills in this area.

Chloe is a qualified Social Worker with over 6 years of experience in the field. They have completed a Masters of Social Work at University of Melbourne and a Post Graduate certificate in Narrative Therapy. They are also currently completing a qualification in Somatic Experiencing. Chloe is particularly passionate about supporting women, queer folks and young people to live full and empowered lives. With experience working with the impacts and effects of trauma, discrimination and violence, they utilise person centred, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Narrative and Somatic approaches with the intention of creating a safe, non-judgemental space for people to process and heal.

Emma is a Creative Arts Therapist with over 10 years’ experience working to support people’s emotional health and wellbeing. With a Masters in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapies, she provides arts-based approaches to assist people in exploring aspects of their wellbeing, whether that be around mental health, relationships, or navigating stress and trauma. Sometimes we may not be able to find the words to express our life situations and artmaking can bring new insights or confirmation of our experiences. Sessions can draw on a selection of activities such as drawing, sculptural artmaking, collaging, wordplay, body movement, and sound. Emma is also interested in ways to find mindfulness and a calming of the body and mind through artmaking.

Hayley is a Counsellor and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with approximately 10 years experience in the field. Hayley completed her Masters of Social Work at La Trobe University and Masters of Counselling Social Work at UNSW. She has worked predominantly in the areas of mental health and domestic and family violence. Hayley is dedicated to providing a compassionate and trauma-informed space for people to engage in therapy.

Somatic Sexuality & Relationship Coach They/He Areas of interest/speciality: moving through sexual or body shame, sexual functioning concerns including orgasm, arousal and dryness, erection and ejaculation concerns, sexual pain, surgery and scars (labiaplasty, gender-affirming surgery, birthing scars, circumcision etc), LGBTQA++, Intersex

Kate Csillag is a psychotherapist and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 14 years of experience working in the social services sector. Kate specialises in working with complex trauma, domestic, family and sexual violence, BPD and Attachment disorders.

Krystal is an experienced counsellor committed to providing person-centred care. She works with her clients to enable them to reach their goals and live a life that is congruent with their values using a collaborative framework and integrative approach and providing individually tailored interventions that cater to each clients unique strengths. Krystal is trauma-informed trained and identifies as LGTBIQ+ friendly.

Angela is a qualified social worker, and has a Masters in Counselling from Monash University. Angela has worked in mental health in Melbourne, as well as Alice Springs and remote communities, and has a deep appreciation of the challenges of living in Central Australia. Angela’s approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, providing a safe and supportive space for discovering your inner resources.

Kate is the Managing Director of Solace Consulting, a psychotherapist and social worker with more than 25 years working with people. Kate completed her Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Sydney and her Masters of Applied Psychotherapy at the University of Technology Sydney. Kate has achieved specialist accreditation in Mental Health and Domestic Violence. She has particular expertise working with complex trauma, including domestic violence, family and sexual violence; and had worked extensively with people who are survivors of violence as well as those who use violence and abuse.

Master of Clinical Family Therapy, Bachelor of Social Work & Bachelor of Arts Ziver is a family therapist and an accredited mental health social worker. She is a member of AASW and a clinical member of the AAFT. Ziver offers counselling to individuals, couples and families as well as clinical supervision to allied health professionals. She has previously worked in tertiary mental health, humanitarian aid agencies abroad and community services with children, young people and families across a range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Ziver has over 15 years of clinical experience in areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, neurodiversity, family violence, sexual abuse and life stage transitions. She also has over five years of experience supervising allied health professionals in these areas of practice. Ziver integrates a broad range of therapeutic modalities including systemic family therapies, solution focused, strength based, acceptance and commitment and mindfulness based therapies. She believes a warm and non-judgemental space is essential to allow individuals and family members to safely explore and gain insights into their experiences and those of family members.

Renee McBryde is a qualified counsellor, social worker, and published author with nearly 25 years of experience supporting children, individuals, and families. A warm, passionate, and person-centred therapist, Renee brings a gentle and empathetic approach to her work, helping people navigate experiences such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. Her diverse background spans across fields including disability, family and domestic violence, trauma-informed care, mental health, and child developmental trauma. Renee is deeply committed to empowering others and creating safe spaces for healing and growth.

Stuart Morgan Qualified Social Worker Masters of Social Work, Charles Sturt University Stuart has worked with vulnerable populations both in Melbourne and Central Australia for over ten years and is constantly inspired by people's innate ability to overcome life's challenges. Sometimes all that is needed is a gentle exploration into inner resources such as resilience, flexibility and creativity to remind us that we have what it takes to move forward. Stuart's approach is primarily strengths-based and seeks to address obstacles in a way that is both sustainable and life-affirming. Having spent the last six years working cross-culturally in Alice Springs has given him valuable insight into the personal and professional stresses inherent in such settings, where compassion fatigue and burnout often result. He hopes to assist people in finding their way through such experiences and working towards a renewed sense of equilibrium.