Australian Qualifications:

 

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s Program in Autism and Neurodivergent Studies through the University of Wollongong - Because, why not?

• Postgraduate Certificate in Trauma and Abuse Counselling - Because, well, life can be tough, and I'm here to help you navigate it.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling - Specialising in Autonomic Nervous System Realignment, Brain Body Medicine, Advanced Holistic Counselling, and Trauma and Abuse Counselling. (Yeah, it's a mouthful)

• Neurophysiologist - I’m obsessed with how mind-body connects

• Certified Meditation Teacher - Helping you find your inner calm (and mine, too, tbh)

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International Credentials:

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• Level 2 Accreditation in Positive Behaviour Support through the Association for Psychological Therapies - Because we want to get rid of challenging behaviours and encourage positive ways of getting needs met.

• Level 2 Accreditation in RAID (Reinforce Appropriate, Implode Disruptive) Behaviour Support through the Association for Psychological Therapies - When I heard it was “relentlessly positive” while dealing with the most challenging behaviours, I knew it would be my cup of tea.

• Level 2 Accreditation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) through the Association for Psychological Therapies - Because some thought patterns need to be restructured.

• Level 2 Accreditation in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) through the Association for Psychological Therapies - Because emotional regulation is key.

• Clinical Hypnotherapist - Because sometimes you just need to tap into your subconscious.

• Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner - Helping you rewire your thoughts and behaviours.

• Time Line Therapy Practitioner - Let that shit go.

• Reiki/Energy Healing - A little bit of magic, a lot of love.

 

US Qualifications (Recognised in Australia too!)

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• Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater - I graduated with honours, and this qualification has been recognised in Australia, allowing me to work with kids, especially those on the NDIS. I use these skills daily to support their growth and development.

• Licensed to teach children from kindergarten to year six and English education from year 4 to year 12 - These skills are highly transferable, and I'm proud to apply them in my work with children in Australia.

• Worked in disability support at United Cerebral Palsy and provided private disability, childcare, and hospice care while in California.

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Other Fun Facts:

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• Qualified Yoga Instructor...Helping you connect with your body and breath

• Autoimmune Protocol Practitioner...Because gut health matters

• Intermittent Fasting Coach...Helping you find your fasting flow

• Lover of the Hippie/Witchy Woo Woo...If you know, you know

• Crystal and Cooperative Store Owner...Balancing out all the problems with pretty rocks

• Neuro-Diverse and Neuro-Affirming...I have Autism and ADHD and real life understanding 

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Professional Memberships:

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• Behaviour Support Practitioners Australia (BSPA)

• Australian Education and Care Workforce Professional Body (ECW)

• Developmental Educators Australia Inc (DEAI)

• Certified Practicing Counsellors Australia (CPCA)

• Mental Health Coordinating Council NSW (MHCC)

• ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Australia)

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My membership with BSPA reflects my commitment to delivering high-quality behaviour support services. BSPA provides me with access to ongoing professional development, networking opportunities, and a community of like-minded professionals who share my passion for positive behaviour support.

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My ECW membership underscores my dedication to the education and care sector. As a professional body for educators and care practitioners, ECW offers me resources, professional development opportunities, and a platform to contribute to the collective voice of the education and care workforce.

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As a member of DEAI, I'm committed to working with people with disability using a human rights framework to achieve full and effective inclusion and participation in society. DEAI provides me with access to professional development, networking opportunities, and a  community of like-minded professionals who share my passion for developmental education.

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As a Certified Practicing Counsellor with CPCA, I'm committed to providing evidence-based counselling services that promote mental health and well-being. CPCA membership ensures I stay updated on best practices, ethics, and standards in counseling.

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As a member of the Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) in New South Wales, I work with other trauma-informed professionals to lead, advocate, educate and drive reform in the mental health sector. The shared goal is to support individuals with mental health challenges and promote positive changes in systems they (and we, as professionals) navigate.

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As a member of ASPECT, I'm proud to be part of a community that advocates for and supports individuals on the autism spectrum. As someone on the spectrum myself, a mother to children on the spectrum, and a professional providing NDIS services to people on the 

spectrum, I bring a unique perspective and understanding to my work.

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These memberships matter because they enable me to stay updated on best practices, network with peers, and advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with autism, disability, and other neurodiverse conditions. By being part of these organisations, I'm better equipped to provide effective support and make a positive impact in the lives of those I work with.