Hello, and welcome!

My name is Claire. I'm a professional social worker and therapist. I hold a Masters in Social Work (Qualifying), and am a member of the Australian Association of Social Work.

In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a therapist in a number of settings. This includes: a state high school, a residential mental health and addiction recovery centre, festival wellbeing, and in horse- facilitated learning programs. I am experienced supporting people with: anxiety, depression, trauma/ complex trauma, life path/ spirituality/ identity stress, addiction, grief, and relationship strain/ breakdown. I celebrate diversity, and am experienced working with people of all ages, from diverse cultural backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, of various neurotypes (eg ADHD, Autism), and more. I have an ongoing commitment to becoming an increasingly robust Ally for Aboriginal community. The wellbeing of our natural world is important to me, and I believe linked to human wellbeing.

I am mindful, kind, and perceptive. Through skilful listening and an attuned relational approach, I will meet you where you're at, and be guided by your needs and choices. Each session is unique, I have a variety of skills and tools I use as required. Some people may need space held for intense emotion. For others, we might explore their life complexity, perhaps helped by the sand tray, somatic felt-sense, miniature figurines, and/ or art resources. At other times there may be a more logical discussion, supported by psychoeducation resources, and clear strategies. Parts work, values, family systems… whatever serves best. I am certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sandplay and Symbol work, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, and numerous other Professional Development trainings. Know that it's always your choice what to discuss, and that you do not need to explore details of traumatic events in order to heal, unless you want to. You’re the boss. I truly honour the courage in anyone who finds the strength to ask for help- we don't have to face difficult times alone.

Sessions can be:
- In my home office, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast
- At a nearby rainforest park, with an all- ability access track and cafe
- Online or via phone

I offer a free 20 minute initial consult, so that we can get to know each other and see if it’s a good fit for moving forward. If for some reason it’s not, I could potentially support you in collaboration with another service, or refer on to better meet your needs. Sessions are $120, and up to 90 mins each. Accessibility is important to me, please reach out if finances are tight and we’ll try and find a win-win solution.