Supporting & Guiding Your Well-Being Evidence - based Therapy
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Cassandra Gavel BSW | AMHSW
Principal therapist and founder, Cassandra Gavel has over a decade of experience as a qualified Social Worker.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra also provides individual and group clinical supervision.
Cassandra is a seasoned mental health clinician and supervisor with experience in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Working with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, adolescents leaving the foster care system and hospital social work. Cassandra specialises in complex /single incident trauma and eating disorder treatments (ANZAED credentialed therapist), as well as performance psychology for elite and aspiring athletes.
Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients and supervisees to reflect and grow.
Cassandra has post graduate training in:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment Focused EMDR
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Family Based Treatment (Maudsley Model FBT) (for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa & Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder ARFID)
- Cognitive - Behavioural Therapy for ARFID (CBT - AR)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced (CBT - E) (for eating disorders)
- Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MiCBT)
- Advanced Suicide Prevention
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Infant Mental Health and Infant Led- Work with Families
- Evidence - Based Relaxation Therapy and Psychoneuroimmunology
Senah Fiamanya BSW | AMHSW
Senah is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Senah has nearly 10 years of experience in the field. Senah has a Bachelor of Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Senah‘s practice is encapsulated by the African proverb "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” where she aims to create a therapeutic and safe space where she walks alongside you on your journey to wellness and recovery. She consults with individuals experiencing various issues that are impacting their mental health and well-being.
Senah applies a range of therapy modalities in her practice, including:
Senah has post graduate training in:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) emdr therapy
- Schema therapy
- Tuning into Teens Program Facilitator
Sharon Kelly MSW
(Telehealth appointments only)
Sharon has over 20 years’ experience of supporting people with their mental health and well-being and has worked in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
Sharon started her career with an honours degree in Psychology, followed by a Master’s in Social Work, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. She has worked extensively with individuals and families throughout her career in a range of therapeutic and clinical roles.
Sharon is known for her caring, genuine and down to earth approach, and for her ability to create a very safe and supportive space for clients. After spending her whole career working in this area, she continues to be passionate about mental health and well-being.
Sharon offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma Informed therapy
- Systemic Family Therapy
- Shark Cage Approach, including running Shark Cage groups.
Sharon offers support with a range of mental health and relationship difficulties, including anxiety, depression, PTSD and family conflict. She has a special interest in trauma work and has worked extensively with trauma survivors, including clients who have experienced childhood trauma, domestic violence and sexual violence.
Please note that Sharon is not currently offering Medicare rebates and has such as a reduced fee for individual sessions. She hopes to be able to offer them in the near future.
Jen Elhindi MSW
(Telehealth appointments only)
Jen is an Accredited Social Worker who loves learning and holds a Master of Mental Health, a Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying), a Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health and a Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, and a bachelor’s degree in teaching & health and physical education.
Jen has a diverse background in both tertiary and secondary education and began her journey in private practice providing therapy and counselling services in early 2024. Her therapeutic approach centres on her clients’ goals and values, emphasising the importance of rapport, trust, and safety within the therapeutic relationship. Jen adopts a non-judgmental stance, tailoring her methods to meet the unique needs of everyone.
Jen has a passion for working with teens, young adults, and parents.
Jen has postgraduate training in:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy counselling and therapy services
- Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
- Accredited to deliver the Cool Kids Anxiety program.
Please note that Jen is not currently offering Medicare rebates and as such has a reduced individual fees.
Our Client Promise
We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Our Support Focus
Our focus is to help individuals, partnerships and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love.”
Washington Irvin
