Our Team

Practice Manager: Jodie 

I have over 15 years’ experience working in the community, employment, disability, and social services sector.  My passion is to support teams to be the best they can be. I like to focus on collaboration, innovation, and team/individual growth. I encourage a professional, optimistic and solutions focused culture, that is psychologically safe for my team. We spend so much time at work and it’s important that we see value and enjoy coming to work each day and have high job satisfaction. I have completed my Bachelor of Business and am almost through my Masters in Business Administration.

Counsellor: Michele

PACFA Reg. Provisional 24736

I work with individuals over the age of 18 years and have a specific interest in working with those who have experienced domestic violence and/or childhood trauma. I also enjoy working with parents and anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss. I use a variety of modalities in my work including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Gestalt Therapy, whilst always meeting the client in a person-centred and trauma-informed way. I am trained in the facilitation of Keeping Kids in Mind, Circle of Security and Triple P parenting programs, and have also co-facilitated Tuning into Kids and Tuning into Teens. I am fascinated by people’s stories and feel privileged to be given the opportunity to help them understand themselves and their relationships.

Counsellor: April

PACFA reg: Provisional 28647

I have worked with children, young people and families for over a decade. I have a Bachelor of Counselling and training in play therapy, trauma and domestic and violence, along with training in providing culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and in supporting members of the LGBTQ community. I aim to be educated and inclusive, to support all clients in a personalised manner. I worked in statutory child protection for 4.5 years, using Motivational Interviewing and person-centred approaches to motivate change and create positive outcomes for children and families. I am a fierce advocate for social justice, women’s rights, and child safety.

Counsellor: Rebecca

PACFA Reg. Provisional 28241

I am a trauma-informed therapist and have been trained in CBT and DBT modalities. I work with children and young people which is an age group I love working with! I also work with adult clients, tapping into the creativity that I sometimes use with the kids that prove to be fun and effective for adults too. My passion area is working with, and helping clients manage their anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I have a big interest in Polyvagal Theory and am always intrigued about how trauma and anxiety can affect the body. I cannot see myself doing anything else but counselling. I love helping people with their mental wellbeing and encouraging them to find the strength within themselves to flourish and come out on top.

Counsellor: Eliza

PACFA Reg. Provisional 27747

I approach counselling from a collaborative, person-centred and trauma-informed approach. I work across a number of modalities including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) and Narrative Therapy. The therapy I use is very much guided by what will best work for you at this moment in your life. I work across issues such as anxiety, grief, relationships, divorce, identity and parenting. We explore what is going on within, and also around you and how you can make sense of it. The counselling process allows us to identify thoughts, behaviours and beliefs that may be holding you back and find the strengths and resources you need to lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Counsellor: Peter

In 2022, I joined CatholicCare’s counselling team, where I am excited about working with men, women and teenagers across a variety of concerns. As a counsellor, I work with my clients to support them in dealing with life’s challenges, meeting their goals and flourishing in their lives. My therapeutic approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, and holistically integrates mindfulness, compassion, emotion, CBT, strengths based and goal focused work. On a personal level, I bring a strong ethic of compassion, care, respect and open acceptance to building relationships of trust and safety with my clients.

Counsellor: Sam

I completed a graduate Diploma of Counselling and now am nearing the completion of Master of Counselling. I also have a Bachelor degree in Theology and have experience as a pastor for youth and young adults. I am passionate about facilitating a safe and supportive environment for my clients to enable positive change in mental health care so that they can live meaningful and fulfilling lives. I integrate a holistic approach that respects identity and background, using a broad range of therapeutic models and techniques alongside a person-centred approach.  I work collaboratively with clients and strive to be supportive and present in their journey towards healing and growth.

Psychologist: Aya

Provisional Registration with APHRA: PSY0002276986

I am in the process of completing my internship program to become a registered Psychologist and expect to finish this by June 2023. I was born and grew up in Japan and have lived in Sydney for 20 years.  I studied for both my undergraduate and master’s degree in psychology in Sydney. I have worked with young children, adolescents and their family and adults. I utilise a person-centred approach, CBT and other modalities including IPT and ACT. I feel rewarded when my clients experience positive changes and regain confidence in themselves.

Administration Assistant: Jennifer

My previous work experience is in the areas of office administration, reception, accounts and payroll. It is my love of helping and interacting with others that motivates and fulfils me. In my administrative role, it is important to me to assist people access the support services Catholic Care offers. I understand that it can be difficult at times to negotiate difficult processes and I want to support people receive the services they are seeking in a simple and clear manner. I feel so privileged and excited to be working alongside a group of dedicated professionals who are committed to supporting others.