Supporting & Guiding Your Well-Being Evidence - based Therapy
We're Here to Listen.
Supporting & Guiding Your Well-Being Evidence - based Therapy
We're Here to Listen.
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Cassandra Gavel BSW | AMHSW
Cassandra Gavel is the Principal Therapist and Founder of the practice. With over a decade of experience as a qualified Social Worker, Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, a Medicare provider, and a highly skilled integrative therapist who tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
Her career has spanned both Australia and the United Kingdom, across a wide range of clinical settings including mental health services, hospital social work, and community-based programs. She has worked extensively with victim-survivors of family and domestic violence, adolescents transitioning out of the foster care system, and people experiencing complex trauma, eating disorders, and acute mental health difficulties.
Cassandra has a strong interest in performance psychology and draws from her own background in competitive dance to support elite and aspiring athletes, creatives, and professionals. She helps clients navigate performance under stress, team dynamics, and the complexities of leadership and people management in high-pressure environments.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that therapy is not about "fixing" people—but about celebrating them as they are, while helping them to understand and overcome the internal barriers that may be holding them back.
Cassandra also provides individual and group clinical supervision, and is widely regarded for creating safe, reflective spaces that promote professional growth and emotional sustainability for fellow clinicians.
Her work is informed by extensive post-graduate training, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- EMDR Parts Work
- Attachment-Focused EMDR
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Family-Based Treatment (Maudsley Model FBT) for Anorexia, Bulimia & ARFID
- CBT for ARFID (CBT-AR)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Enhanced (CBT-E) for eating disorders
- Mindfulness-Integrated CBT (MiCBT)
- Advanced Suicide Prevention
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Infant Mental Health and Infant-Led Work with Families
- Evidence-Based Relaxation Therapy & Psychoneuroimmunology
Cassandra is committed to creating spaces of safety, curiosity, and self-compassion—where individuals can reconnect with themselves, build psychological flexibility, and create lasting change in their lives.
Senah Fiamanya BSW | AMHSW
Senah is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Medicare provider, with nearly 10 years of experiencesupporting individuals, parents, and families with their mental health and emotional well-being. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings both clinical knowledge and lived insight to her work.
Senah is especially known for her work with adolescents, supporting young people through the complex challenges of identity, relationships, and emotional regulation. She also works closely with parents and families, helping to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and support more connected, resilient family systems.
Drawing from her own lived experience of immigration and navigating dual cultures, Senah brings a culturally sensitive and inclusive lens to her practice. She understands the nuances and pressures that can come with balancing different cultural expectations, and supports clients in exploring identity, belonging, and connection.
Her approach is inspired by the African proverb:
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
This captures her belief in the power of therapeutic partnership. Senah is known for her gentle, calm nature and person-centred approach, creating a safe and compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and supported.
Senah works with people experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, and life transitions. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, with post-graduate training in:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Schema Therapy
- Tuning into Teens – Program Facilitator
Whether working with a teenager navigating high school, a parent under pressure, or a family seeking reconnection, Senah brings empathy, cultural awareness, and a steady, supportive presence. Her goal is to walk alongside her clients as they build insight, resilience, and meaningful change—at their own pace and in their own way.
Sharon Kelly MSW | AMHSW
(Telehealth appointments only)
Sharon is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Sharon is a deeply compassionate and experienced therapist who has spent over 20 years supporting people with their mental health and emotional well-being. She works exclusively with women and is particularly passionate about helping them reconnect with their voice, reclaim their sense of self, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
With her own lived experience, Sharon brings a unique depth of empathy and understanding to her work. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where women feel genuinely supported and empowered—especially those who have experienced trauma or come from backgrounds of family and domestic violence.
Sharon has a special interest in working with victim-survivors of trauma, including childhood trauma, domestic and family violence, and sexual violence. She also supports women facing a wide range of mental health and emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as those navigating complex relationship dynamics, family conflict, and significant life transitions.
Her approach is grounded in respect, authenticity, and a strong belief in each woman’s capacity to heal and grow. She is known for her warm, down-to-earth style and her ability to hold space with care and clarity.
Sharon offers a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, tailored to each client’s individual needs, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Systemic Family Therapy
- The Shark Cage Approach, including facilitation of Shark Cage groups
Sharon holds an Honours degree in Psychology, a Master’s in Social Work, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. She has worked across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK in both clinical and therapeutic roles with individuals and families.
Sharon is also able to provide Medicare rebates under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
Jen Elhindi MSW
Jen is an Accredited Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting teens, young adults, and parents.
With a deep commitment to ongoing learning, Jen holds a Master of Mental Health, a Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying), a Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health, a Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, and a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Health & Physical Education.
Before moving into private practice in early 2024, Jen built a diverse professional background across both secondary and tertiary education. She now offers therapy and counselling services, bringing warmth, insight, and a strong values-based approach to her work.
Jen’s therapeutic style is client-centred, collaborative, and grounded in trust, emotional safety, and respect. She is known for her gentle, non-judgmental nature and her ability to tailor therapy to meet the unique needs, goals, and strengths of each person.
Jen has a special interest in neurodiversity, informed not only by her professional training but also by her lived experience as a parent to neurodiverse children. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals, parents, and families understand and navigate life and education journeys in relation to their brain types—whether that means building emotional regulation skills, improving communication, or advocating within school systems.
Jen’s approach is inclusive, strengths-based, and focused on celebrating neurodivergent identities while supporting practical strategies for thriving at home, at school, and in life.
She has completed post-graduate training in:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Circle of Security – Parenting (Facilitator)
- Cool Kids Anxiety Program (Accredited Facilitator)
Please note: Jen is not currently offering Medicare rebates. To ensure accessibility, she offers reduced individual fees.
Jen brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to her work, making her especially attuned to the needs of neurodivergent individuals and the families who support them.
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
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