I'm Emma, a social worker with extensive experience working in intensive child protection and early intervention family support environments with parents, caregivers, and their children aged 0-12 years.

I have practical experience and understanding of the distinct family challenges related to parental stress, domestic and family violence, co-parenting, and siblings of children with disabilities. I've worked with individuals facing an array of complex social, health, and family challenges, including intergenerational trauma, anxiety, disability, and chronic health issues.

I have strong experience facilitating evidence-based parenting education programs, including Circle of Security, 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching, Bringing Up Great Kids, and No Scaredy Cats. I utilise the principles of these programs in my daily practice and regularly facilitate parenting education programs. I'm enthusiastic about group work and its benefits in increasing emotional connections.

I use a holistic and integrative approach to meet individual needs, working from attachment, family systems, and trauma-informed perspectives. Evidence-based therapies I utilise include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), mindfulness practices, and play-based therapy. I'm currently studying a Master of Counselling.

I'm passionate about supporting individuals during times of challenge and change, working from an agenda of empowerment and compassion.