Trauma Support Providers

Professional Biography

I offer a safe and genuine space to support you to explore, understand, and reduce/resolve the impact of complex Trauma on your mind and body.
I have long been an advocate for trauma informed therapeutic models. Systems models of therapy are essential in understanding the the whole context of your experiences and the ripple effect they have had on your life. As a Trauma Informed Systems therapist (Mental Health Social Worker) I am interested in ‘what has happened’ to you, rather than ‘what is wrong’ . I don’t emphasis diagnosis except to help you understand how you needed to adapt to survive, and this needs to be celebrated .
Complex trauma changes the brain but Neuroscience and holistic health treatments reduce and heal the impact trauma. Neuroscience shows evidence of how our brains are effected by trauma. When the brain is traumatised our Amygdala becomes enlarged, leading us to become overly anxious, withdrawn, reactive, drawn to intensity. Our brains can become addicted to stimulation often leading to further distress if we are not aware; and often become rigid or chaotic.

Neuro-plasticity is the evidence of neuro-scientific research that proves our brains are pliable at any age and that with new attention, awareness, skills, practice, and care we can change/heal our brains. (see Dan Siegel Mindsight)

Talking therapies: It is very important to have as many opportunities as one needs to talk and express the complicated thoughts and emotions that often overwhelm during and after trauma. Sometimes this is not necessary as long as one's subconscious is understood and respected for the ways it has adapted. Safety to explore and express parts of our mind help us reprocess the memory and helps to reduce the pent up energy around the traumatic event.

Family Systems models look at the relationships in our lives. I am very aware of the power of relationships to strengthen and heal, and also their power to deeply hurt. Exploring and understanding your complex relationships with others, family, society, and yourself is important in enabling recovery to occur. Please see my website www.seedsofrenewal.com.au

Client Types

• Adult
• Adolescent
• Couple
• Family
• LGBTIQ