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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 Desensitization 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
Senah is a qualified social worker with nearly 10 years of experience in the field. Senah has a Bachelor of Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Senah provides evidence - based therapeutic support to:
Adults
Adolescents aged (13 - 18 yrs.)
Parents
Families
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:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) emdr therapy
- Schema therapy
Please note that Senah is not currently offering Medicare rebates and as such has a reduced fee for individual sessions.
Kristy Karu MSW
(Telehealth only appointments)
Kristy is a registered social worker who holds a Masters of Social Work, a Bachelor of Science (psychology and counselling doble major) and a Bachelor of Human Services (child and family studies).
Kristy has ten years of experience working in mental health and AOD for not-for-profit organisations working with acutely unwell clients. Kristy has worked as a trauma therapist for the past five years specialising in complex trauma, victims of Family & Domestic Violence and CSA. Previously, Kristy worked in Inclusion, teaching early child educators how to adopt inclusive practices and how to support children who have experienced trauma or have a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD or GDD. Kristy is empowering and creates a gentle, safe and approachable space for all clients.
Kristy has postgraduate training in:
· Motivational Interviewing
· Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
· Schema Therapy
· Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
· Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
· Cognitive Processing Therapy
· TRTP - The Richards Trauma Process
· Imagery Rescripting for Voice Hearing
counselling and therapy services
Kristy works one of one with clients from ages 12 and above
Kristy is currently offering the following services:
· Individual Therapy
· Couples Therapy
· Family Therapy
Kristy offers a range of AFTERHOURS appointments
Please note that Kristy is not currently offering Medicare rebates and as such has a reduced fee for individual sessions.
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.
She is well-equipped to support clients facing various mental health challenges, with a particular passion for working with teens, young adults, and parents.
Jen specialises 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.
Shauna Peckham MSW
(Telehealth only appointments)
Shauna is a Social Worker and Counsellor. Shauna has a Master’s Degree (Professional Qualifying) in Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Major Sociology) and a Diploma in Counselling.
Shauna is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person. Her aim is to create a safe and welcoming space to share what is on your mind, in your heart and body. Shauna approaches therapy from a person-centred, feminist, holistic, somatic and trauma-informed perspective. Shauna believes that you are the expert of your own life. Shauna will work through what feels relevant for you at the time of session.
Shauna supports clients with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Trauma
- Grief and Loss
- Non - Directive Pregnancy Counselling - (Medicare Rebate will be available exclusively for this service).
- Parenting/Motherhood
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Stress Management
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Emdr therapy
Please note that Shauna is not currently offering Medicare rebates and as such has a reduced fee for individual sessions.
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.
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.
“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
